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Release Date:
7 January 1947 (USA) moreTagline:
They're making memories tonight! morePlot:
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would had been like if he never existed. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 4 wins moreNewsDesk:
(26 articles)
Movie Reviews: Up (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 May 2009, 2:32 AM, PDT)
Back Catalogue #1 - Synapse Films
(From Fangoria. 29 April 2009, 1:43 PM, PDT)
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Sheer brilliance! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
| Frank Albertson | ... | Sam Wainwright |
| Todd Karns | ... | Harry Bailey |
| Samuel S. Hinds | ... | Pa Bailey |
| Mary Treen | ... | Cousin Tilly |
| Virginia Patton | ... | Ruth Dakin |
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Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA) (complete title)The Greatest Gift (USA) (working title)
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
130 min | Spain:118 min (25 fps) (DVD edition)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Canada:F (Ontario) | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | South Korea:12 | Brazil:Livre | Sweden:15 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Germany:6 | Spain:T | UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #11656)Filming Locations:
Beverly Hills High School - 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) is showing at the movie house as George runs down the street in Bedford Falls. Henry Travers, who plays Clarence, the angel, starred in that film as Horace P. Bogardus. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Ol' Man Gower's cigar disappears when he sends young George to deliver a prescription. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Mr. Emil Gower: I owe everything to George Bailey. Help him, dear Father.
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Spoofed in "Married with Children: It's a Bundyful Life: Part 2 (#4.12)" (1989) moreSoundtrack:
My Wild Irish Rose moreFAQ
What are the names of George and Mary's four children?Are Bert and Ernie from "Sesame Street" named after Bert, the cop, and Ernie, the taxi driver, from "It's a Wonderful Life"?
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After strong performances in films such as "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" and "The Philadelphia Story", James Stewart confirmed his status as one of the greats with his performance as George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life". This movie is, without a doubt, the best of all time.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a movie that you can watch over and over again. It's movie that makes you think, about life in general and how each person makes a difference, and about how great life can be (hence the title "It's a Wonderful Life). Whilst making you think, it also entertains with many light hearted moments, particularly towards the end of the film.
The direction, sound and casting in "It's a Wonderful Life" are second to none. Yet it is the fact that almost any person can watch this movie and come away feeling inspired that makes it easily the best movie of all time!
A 10/10 without a doubt!