It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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.
Director: Frank Capra
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: December 20, 1946
Cast
- James Stewart - George Bailey
- Donna Reed - Mary Hatch
- Lionel Barrymore - Mr. Potter
- Thomas Mitchell - Uncle Billy
- Henry Travers - Clarence
- Beulah Bondi - Mrs. Bailey
- Frank Faylen - Ernie
- Ward Bond - Bert
- Gloria Grahame - Violet
- H.B. Warner - Mr. Gower
Screenplay
- Philip Van Doren Stern (Original Story)
- Frances Goodrich (Screenplay)
- Albert Hackett (Screenplay)
- Frank Capra (Screenplay)
Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc, Joseph Walker
Editing: William Hornbeck
Production: Liberty Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Magical Realism and Wonders, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
small town, angel, suicide attempt, holiday, bank, melancholy, great depression, family business , black and white, nervous breakdown, old house, newlywed, magic realism, told in flashback, alternative reality
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's a Wonderful Life about?
- 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.
- Who directed It's a Wonderful Life?
- It's a Wonderful Life was directed by Frank Capra.
- Who stars in It's a Wonderful Life?
- It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi.
- How long is It's a Wonderful Life?
- It's a Wonderful Life has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is It's a Wonderful Life?
- It's a Wonderful Life is a Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of It's a Wonderful Life?
- It's a Wonderful Life had a budget of $3M.
- How much did It's a Wonderful Life gross?
- It's a Wonderful Life grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was It's a Wonderful Life produced?
- It's a Wonderful Life was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of It's a Wonderful Life?
- The themes of It's a Wonderful Life include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Magical Realism and Wonders, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching.