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It's a Wonderful Life

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

8.3/ 1019462h 11mPG

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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.

Directed by Frank Capra

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The cast

Faces behind the story

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