It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

  • Director: Frank Capra
  • Writer: Frances Goodrich,Albert Hackett,Frank Capra
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English, French
  • Release date: January 7, 1947
  • Runtime: 2h 10min
  • Aspect ratio: 1.37 : 1
  • Also known as: The Greatest Gift
  • "It's a Wonderful Life" is a film directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart , Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore .
    The film tells about the protagonist George who lost faith in life on Christmas Eve and prepared to commit suicide. So God sent an angel to help him through this crisis. Under the guidance of angels, George saw that if he did not come into this world, many people's lives would become miserable and painful. From this, he understood the value of his life and renewed his courage in life. It was released in the United States on December 20, 1946. 
    In 2006, "It's a Wonderful Life" was selected by the American Film Institute as the No. 1 list of "100 Inspirational Movies in the Past 100 Years". 

    Details

    • Release date January 7, 1947
    • Filming locations RKO Encino Ranch - Balboa Boulevard & Burbank Boulevard, Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies Liberty Films (II)

    Box office

    Budget

    $3,180,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $44,000

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $44,000

    Gross worldwide

    $6,184,298

    Movie reviews

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    • By Elmer 2022-04-23 07:01:08

      But don't worry about your future when you do good deeds, life is still beautiful.

      There are very few old movies that can make me cry, "City Lights", "The Bicycle Thief", "The General" and so on, "What a Wonderful Life" is a great and good movie. Before I read it, I felt that the name was very positive. In this smoky secular society, how beautiful is our life? It is possible that the good life is only in the art of the film. The background of the entire movie story only takes place in a small town called Bedford. It can be said that there is no grand scene. The timeline of...

    • By Maggie 2022-04-23 07:01:08

      life is beautiful

      Keep good intentions. From beginning to end, people can't live in the scolding of others, but in the joy of others. May the joy of this world arise because of me, and may the pain of this world be borne by me alone.

      However, goodness in this world has long been extremely scarce. A good person will be regarded as a clown and relegated to an alien, and a good person is equivalent to a fool. Newton in "Stubborn Newton" wanted the aborigines in the frontier jungle to vote and exercise...

    • By Patsy 2022-04-23 07:01:08

      Imagine two worlds, one with you and one without you

      George was undoubtedly a very smart, ideal, and enthusiastic young man at the beginning. He always wanted to get out of the town, see the outside world, go to college, and do a career, but he was destined to take on his own. responsible. Perhaps since he sacrificed the hearing of his left ear and rescued his younger brother, or perhaps since his father died and he took over his father's company, he was destined to be unable to escape from reality and his responsibilities. In fact, in his...

    • By Judy 2022-04-23 07:01:08

      Every time the bell rings, an angel gains wings

      I haven't seen such a good movie in a long time!

      "Are you inaudible with this ear? George Bailey, I will love you to death!" George Bailey was so handsome when he was a little boy. When they grew up, Mary and Violet also chose very well, and they were both arrogant and calm like when they were young. The designed swimming pool is under the floor. Sam wanted to make George make a fool of himself and turned on the switch. Unexpectedly, the carnival people also...

    • By Jevon 2022-04-23 07:01:08

      What are the three most moving voices for people who want to go out and see the world?

      Which three sounds are the most inspiring for those who want to go out and see the world - Anchor chains; plane motors and train whistles. Anchor chains; plane motors and train whistles.

      For the better life of more people, George gave up his most desired life to fight against the capital forces of society.

      How beautiful life is, how cruel life is, the most important thing is to have the support and company of family members!

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    • By Jerrold 2023-06-23 03:34:32

      Very simple exhortation...

    • By Allan 2023-05-19 14:02:02

      Words really cannot express my inner love for this movie. If one day I was exiled to an island and could only bring one movie with me, I would definitely choose it. I hope to relive the classic every Christmas with my family and friends, and I hope to recommend it to everyone in the world. In my opinion, this is not only the best inspirational movie, but also a perfect movie to spread love and hope to every corner of the...

    • By Stephania 2023-05-19 12:35:52

      No man is a failure who has friends. No matter what, you should be a good person. ◕‿◕。 Existence is meaningful, we have to live a good life for ourselves and those who love us XD The old angel is so cute! ! It's a really healing movie, and it warms my heart after watching it! ! What a wonderful life!...

    • By Gretchen 2023-04-09 11:21:36

      After 10.30 Shrek 4, this one is basically the same. Someone has to fight, check and balance, and be a guardian. One has to defend something, rewrite something, and break something. The suspended idealism, the smiling woman watching your every move, the persistence and passion for morality does not matter, and then there is only yourself left to face. Attitude is everything, love saves...

    • By Estevan 2023-03-14 18:01:17

      George's life is so beautiful. I rarely watch old movies, but this movie is really good. The story is really like watching it. I cried twice. Once was when Uncle Billy lost 8,000 yuan, when the hero was helpless, and once was moved to cry at the end. I'm seldom moved to cry, and I'm convinced by the hero and heroine. I can't help thinking that if the world didn't have me, the world would probably still be the same. After all, it's not as great as the...

    Movie plot

    George ( James Stewart ) was preparing to commit suicide before Christmas. At this time, God sent an angel to save him and let him understand his life's mission-to save those unfortunate people. George had a problem with his left ear when he was a child and worked as a helper in a pharmacy in Bedfordtown. He is very clever, he is highly regarded by the boss, and he is also very popular with girls. One day, the boss received a telegram...
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    Scenes

    Lionel Barrymore persuaded James Stewart to play George in the film because James had just returned to Hollywood shortly after the war.
    In the era of filming, the artificial snow in the film was made of corn flakes painted white, but due to the sound interference of this artificial snow, the dialogue in the snow scene had to be dubbed later, but the film’s director Frank Karp Pull is unwilling to stick to the rules, he wants to use the...
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    Evaluation action

    The film not only shows the darkness of life, but also expresses the hope and confidence to overcome the darkness and regain the light. Its inspirational power is enough to warm people who have been traumatized by war. The film adopts mythological elements and uses the plot of God to send angels to save the protagonist, so that the audience can feel the light of hope in front of them from the heart, which can be called a magical pen. (...
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    Movie quotes

    • George Bailey: We're all excited around here. My brother just got the Congressional Medal of Honour. The President just decorated him.

      Carter: Well, I guess they do for those things.

    • Carter: I trust you've had a good year?

      George Bailey: A good year? Well, between you and me Mr. Carter we're broke.

      Carter: Very funny.

    • Mr. Potter: [Harry's won the Congressional Medal of Honour] How does slacker George feel about that?

      Uncle Billy: Very jealous, very jealous. He only lost three buttons off his vest.