How long is It's a Wonderful Life (1946)?

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is 2 hr 9 min long.

Who is George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life (1946)?

James Stewart plays George Bailey in the film.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Name: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Released: 1946-12-20
Duration: 129
Rating: 95

James Stewart is at his finest as the distraught George Baily, a man about to commit suicide on Christmas Eve until he runs into the helpful, elderly Angel Clarence (Henry Travers). Lionel Barrymore is at his Snidely Whiplash best as avaricious banker Mr. Potter, a man who would foreclose on the whole town if he had the chance. Featuring Donna Reed as the love of George’s life, in the role that launched her to stardom, and a young, charming Gloria Grahame.

RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec 20, 1946
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How long is It's a Wonderful Life (1946)?: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is 2 hr 9 min long.

Who directed It's a Wonderful Life (1946)?: Frank Capra

Who is George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life (1946)?: James Stewart plays George Bailey in the film.

What is It's a Wonderful Life (1946) about?: James Stewart is at his finest as the distraught George Baily, a man about to commit suicide on Christmas Eve until he runs into the helpful, elderly Angel Clarence (Henry Travers). Lionel Barrymore is at his Snidely Whiplash best as avaricious banker Mr. Potter, a man who would foreclose on the whole town if he had the chance. Featuring Donna Reed as the love of George’s life, in the role that launched her to stardom, and a young, charming Gloria Grahame.