Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
7.8/10
Rating
130 min
Runtime
1939
Release Year
Frank Capra
Director
Cast
James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee
Quick Synopsis
When a United States Senator passes away, Jefferson Smith, a sincere and idealistic man, is appointed to fill the vacant seat in Washington, D.C. As he begins his role, Smith quickly realizes the extent of political corruption within the Senate and must confront these challenges while trying to uphold his principles and serve the public interest.
Detailed Synopsis of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
