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It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

DramaFamilyFantasy

Release: 1946-12-20Runtime: 131 minRating: 8.28 (4841)

Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

George Bailey

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Ernie

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Violet

H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Crew

Philip Van Doren Stern

Original Story

William Hornbeck

Editor

Jo Swerling

Jo Swerling

Additional Writing

Joseph F. Biroc

Joseph F. Biroc

Director of Photography

Joseph Walker

Director of Photography

Jack Okey

Art Direction

Frank Capra

Frank Capra

Producer

Frances Goodrich

Frances Goodrich

Screenplay

Dimitri Tiomkin

Dimitri Tiomkin

Original Music Composer

Frank Capra

Frank Capra

Screenplay

Clips & Videos

George Bailey Confesses His Love for Mary

George Bailey Confesses His Love for Mary

"A Christmas Miracle" Full Scene

"A Christmas Miracle" Full Scene

"Never Been Born" Clip

"Never Been Born" Clip

TCM: It's A Wonderful Life 75th Anniversary | The People of Bedford Falls

TCM: It's A Wonderful Life 75th Anniversary | The People of Bedford Falls

TCM 75th Anniversary Spot

TCM 75th Anniversary Spot