
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorFrank Capra
Cast

James Stewart
George Bailey

Donna Reed
Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore
Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell
Uncle Billy

Henry Travers
Clarence

Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen
Ernie

Ward Bond
Bert

Gloria Grahame
Violet

H.B. Warner
Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson
Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns
Harry Bailey

Samuel S. Hinds
Pa Bailey

Mary Treen
Cousin Tilly

Virginia Patton
Ruth Dakin

Charles Williams
Cousin Eustace

Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Hatch

William Edmunds
Mr. Martini

Lillian Randolph
Annie

Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Martini
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$10M
TMDb Votes
4,881
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026














