It’s A Wonderful Life

Here we are with the most heartwarming film ever made. I understand the purpose of this collection is to be as objective as possible but, come on. Anyone who has seen this remarkable film knows what I am talking about. It’s A Wonderful Life follows the life of George Bailey and what would happen to those around him if he never lived it? I dare not say more for the few out there who have not seen this film, but I will say this. Every time this film plays, I am filled with hope for the film industry and humanity.

Production

Directed by Frank Capra

Produced by Frank Capra

Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra

Based on "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern

Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers,

Music by Dimitri Tiomkin

Cinematography by Joseph Walker, Joseph Biroc

Edited by William Hornbeck

Production company Liberty Films

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures

Release date: December 20, 1946

Running time: 135 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

Budget: $3.18 million

Box office: $3.3 million