It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
Genre : Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime : 2H 10M
Director : Frank Capra
Writer : Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra
Synopsis
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.
George Bailey
Mary Hatch
Mr. Potter
Uncle Billy
Clarence
Mrs. Bailey
Ernie
Bert
Violet
Mr. Gower
Sam Wainwright
Harry Bailey
Pa Bailey
Cousin Tilly
Ruth Dakin
Cousin Eustace
Mrs. Hatch
Mr. Martini
Annie
Mrs. Martini
Little George
Little Sam
Little Mary
Little Violet
Little Marty Hatch
Little Harry Bailey
Nick
Potter's Bodyguard
Joe (Luggage Shop)
Real Estate Salesman
Tom (Bldg. & Loan)
The Bailey Child - Janie
The Bailey Child - Zuzu
The Bailey Child - Pete
The Bailey Child - Tommy
Townswoman (uncredited)
Ed (uncredited)
Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Mr. Welch (uncredited)
Nervous Banker (uncredited)
One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)
Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Townswoman (uncredited)
Young Girl (uncredited)
Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Sheriff (uncredited)
Young Boy (uncredited)
Jane Wainwright (uncredited)
Singer at Martini's (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Young George's Friend (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Cop Arresting Violet (uncredited)
Dr. Campbell (uncredited)
Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Ms. Davis (uncredited)
Elderly Woman (uncredited)
High School Teacher at Poolside (uncredited)
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Woman at Graduation Dance (uncredited)
Man on Porch (uncredited)
Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
Violet's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Horace (uncredited)
Relieved Banker in Potter's Office (uncredited)
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Photographer with Sheriff (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Elderly Man (voice) (uncredited)
Carter (uncredited)
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Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Mr. Partridge (uncredited)
Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Mr. Randall (uncredited)
Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Townswoman (uncredited)
Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Marty Hatch (uncredited)
Pianist in Nick's Place (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Man Whose Grandfather Planted Tree (uncredited)
Townswoman (uncredited)
Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Elderly Man (uncredited)
Student in Gym (uncredited)
Man with Sheriff (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
School Dancer (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Infant Janie Bailey (uncredited)
Senior Angel (voice) (uncredited)
Bill-Poster (uncredited)
Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Photographer / Reporter (uncredited)
Nick's Waitress (uncredited)
Mickey (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Nick's Bouncer (uncredited)
Potter's Secretary (uncredited)
Townsman (uncredited)
Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Nick's Bartender (uncredited)
Freddie Othello (uncredited)
Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)
Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Charlie (uncredited)
Uncle Billy's pet (uncredited)
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