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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Frances Goodrich (screenplay) and
Albert Hackett (screenplay) and
Frank Capra (screenplay) ...
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Albert Hackett (screenplay) and
Frank Capra (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
7 January 1947 (USA)
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Tagline:
They're making memories tonight! See more »
Plot:
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Angel
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Christmas
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Business
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Small Town
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Guardian Angel
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Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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NewsDesk:
(155 articles)
Toy Story 3 shows family films are the grown-ups of cinema | David Cox
(From The Guardian - Film News. 26 July 2010, 2:45 AM, PDT)
The problem with Inception? This emperor has no clothes | David Cox
(From The Guardian - Film News. 20 July 2010, 7:00 AM, PDT)
'Hills' Finale: Where Does It Stand With Other Great Finales?
(From MTV Music News. 14 July 2010, 12:39 AM, PDT)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 26 July 2010, 2:45 AM, PDT)
The problem with Inception? This emperor has no clothes | David Cox
(From The Guardian - Film News. 20 July 2010, 7:00 AM, PDT)
'Hills' Finale: Where Does It Stand With Other Great Finales?
(From MTV Music News. 14 July 2010, 12:39 AM, PDT)
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Sheer brilliance!
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"Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life" - USA (complete title)
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Runtime:
130 min | Spain:118 min (25 fps) (DVD edition)
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Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
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Canada:F (Ontario) | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | South Korea:12 | Brazil:Livre | Sweden:15 | Netherlands:6 (re-rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Germany:6 | Spain:T | UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #11656)
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The instant that George says "God" on the bridge, it starts snowing, showing that he is back in the real world.See more »
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Audio/visual unsynchronized: George jumps into the river to save Clarence. As he is rescuing him Clarence is screaming "help" but his mouth is not moving.See more »
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Featured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006) (TV)See more »
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarSee more »
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What are the names of George and Mary's four children?Are Bert and Ernie from "Sesame Street" named after Bert, the cop, and Ernie, the taxi driver, from "It's a Wonderful Life"?
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After strong performances in films such as "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" and "The Philadelphia Story", James Stewart confirmed his status as one of the greats with his performance as George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life". This movie is, without a doubt, the best of all time.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a movie that you can watch over and over again. It's movie that makes you think, about life in general and how each person makes a difference, and about how great life can be (hence the title "It's a Wonderful Life). Whilst making you think, it also entertains with many light hearted moments, particularly towards the end of the film.
The direction, sound and casting in "It's a Wonderful Life" are second to none. Yet it is the fact that almost any person can watch this movie and come away feeling inspired that makes it easily the best movie of all time!
A 10/10 without a doubt!