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It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love! - It's a Wonderful Life
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Title: It's a Wonderful Life

Release Date: 20 Dec 1946

Runtime: 2h 10m

Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy

Director: Liberty Films

Production Companies: Liberty Films

Overview: A holiday favourite for generations... 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.271 (4419 votes)

Cast

  • George Bailey: James Stewart
  • Mary Hatch: Donna Reed
  • Mr. Potter: Lionel Barrymore
  • Uncle Billy: Thomas Mitchell
  • Clarence: Henry Travers
  • Mrs. Bailey: Beulah Bondi
  • Ernie: Frank Faylen
  • Bert: Ward Bond
  • Violet: Gloria Grahame
  • Mr. Gower: H.B. Warner
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