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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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8.7 IMDB rating

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George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town, Bedford Falls, as we see in flashback. But in the present, on Christmas Eve, he is broken and suicidal over the misplacing of an $8000 loan and the machinations of the evil millionaire, Mr. Potter. His guardian angel, Clarence, falls to Earth, literally, and sho ... (more)


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Starring (View all) :
James Stewart

James Stewart

George Bailey
Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch
Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter
Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy
Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Clarence
Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey
Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Bert
H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower


Written by (View all) :
Frances Goodrich

Frances Goodrich

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Albert Hackett

Albert Hackett

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A delight to the mind

Posted : 1 month ago at Oct 19 7:16
It's a wonderful movie as well. I would usually have an issue with it if a film so outrageously claims that christianity is the one true religion, but I'll be damned, if a film does that then this is exactly how it should be done; in a way that will never offend a soul, done so casually that it's barely detectable. This film is just bursting with energy, great performances and a message that will be needed for as long as there are human beings walking this earth. It's all about appreciating what you have instead of longing for what once was, and Wonderful Life is also a fun character portrait of a man who is unrelentless in his generosity but never feels satisfied with the role he is given, until realising what he has managed to do in the world. Still, there are issues with this film. For ...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Great introduction to Classic Films

Posted : 2 months, 3 weeks ago at Aug 26 3:25
This film was one of the first classic films from yesteryear that introduced me to a world of great films from the legendary Frank Capra.
The feel good family story about destiny and one mans place in the world really opens up your mind and heart to the possibilities one can achieve in the short time we have. Jimmy Stewart is great in this.

For some reason Nicolas Cage's performance in Family Guy reminded me of this film, don't know why but there you go. There is nothing old about this movie. Absolute brilliant and inspirational...

Here are some great clips http://bit.ly/wonderful-life

Rating : 10/10

It's a Wonderful Movie!!!!

Posted : 10 months, 3 weeks ago at Jan 1 2:54
"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is an endearing masterpiece that remains timeless in its messages and thoughtfulness. This sentimental and honest motion picture conveys a fantastic story of self-realisation and the significance of a single human soul. There's little doubt that Capra's classic fantasy-drama has become practically synonymous with Christmas, and it's one of today's most popular Christmas movies. It's a Wonderful Life has become a seasonal favourite (despite producer-director Capra never intending it as a Christmas film) chiefly due to the crucial scene at the film's dénouement occurring on Christmas Eve, and (of course) because this is a film abo...Read more