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It's a Wonderful Life

1946 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

8.3/10

Rating

131 min

Runtime

1946

Release Year

Frank Capra

Director

Cast

James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers

Quick Synopsis

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.

Full Plot Summary of It's a Wonderful Life

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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