A film directed by Frank Capra 1946 - 130 minutes - Black & White - Mono - 1.37
SYNOPSIS
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all -- and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide?
MAIN CAST
James Stewart Donna Reed Lionel Barrymore Thomas Mitchell Henry Travers Beulah Bondi Frank Faylen Ward Bond Gloria Grahame H.B. Warner Todd Karns Samuel S. Hinds Mary Treen Frank Albertson Virginia Patton
George Bailey Mary Hatch Mr. Potter Uncle Billy Clarence Mrs. Bailey Ernie Bert Violet Mr. Gower Harry Bailey Pa Bailey Cousin Tilly Sam Wainwright Ruth Dakin
ALSO KNOWN AS
Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (int) The Greatest Gift (us)
RELEASE DATES
US Release Date: January 07, 1947 UK Release Date: May 15, 1947
PRODUCTION
Liberty Films (II)
DISTRIBUTORS
RKO Radio Pictures (USA) M & A Alexander Productions Inc. (USA) UBFilm.com (USA)