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.
Movie tag line: "It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!"
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Character: George Bailey
Character: Mary Hatch
Character: Mr. Potter
Character: Uncle Billy
Character: Clarence
Character: Mrs. Bailey
Character: Ernie
Character: Bert
Character: Violet
Character: Mr. Gower
Character: Sam Wainwright
Character: Harry Bailey
Character: Pa Bailey
Character: Cousin Tilly
Character: Ruth Dakin
Character: Cousin Eustace
Character: Mrs. Hatch
Character: Mr. Martini
Character: Annie
Character: Mrs. Martini
Character: Little George
Character: Little Sam
Character: Little Mary
Character: Little Violet
Character: Little Marty Hatch
Character: Little Harry Bailey
Character: Nick
Character: Potter's Bodyguard
Character: Joe (Luggage Shop)
Character: Real Estate Salesman
Character: Tom (Bldg. & Loan)
Character: Janie Bailey
Character: Zuzu Bailey
Character: Pete Bailey
Character: Tommy Bailey
Character: Townswoman (uncredited)
Character: Ed (uncredited)
Character: Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Character: Mr. Welch (uncredited)
Character: Nervous Banker (uncredited)
Character: One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Character: Townswoman (uncredited)
Character: Young Girl (uncredited)
Character: Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Character: Sheriff (uncredited)
Character: Young Boy (uncredited)
Character: Jane Wainwright (uncredited)
Character: Singer at Martini's (uncredited)
Character: Policeman (uncredited)
Character: Young George's Friend (uncredited)
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Character: Cop Arresting Violet (uncredited)
Character: Dr. Campbell (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Character: Ms. Davis (uncredited)
Character: Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Character: Teacher at Poolside (uncredited)
Character: (uncredited)
Character: Woman at Graduation Dance (uncredited)
Character: Man on Porch (uncredited)
Character: Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
Character: Violet's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Character: Horace (uncredited)
Character: Relieved Banker in Potter's Office (uncredited)
Character: (uncredited)
Character: Photographer with Sheriff (uncredited)
Character: Bar Patron (uncredited)
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Character: Elderly Man (voice) (uncredited)
Character: Carter (uncredited)
Character: (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Character: Mr. Partridge (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Character: Mr. Randall (uncredited)
Character: Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Character: Townswoman (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Character: Marty Hatch (uncredited)
Character: Pianist in Nick's Place (uncredited)
Character: Bar Patron (uncredited)
Character: Man Whose Grandfather Planted Tree (uncredited)
Character: Townswoman (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Character: Elderly Man (uncredited)
Character: Student in Gym (uncredited)
Character: Man with Sheriff (uncredited)
Character: Bar Patron (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Character: School Dancer (uncredited)
Character: Bar Patron (uncredited)
Character: Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Character: Infant Janie Bailey (uncredited)
Character: Senior Angel (voice) (uncredited)
Character: Billposter (uncredited)
Character: Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Character: Photographer / Reporter (uncredited)
Character: Nick's Waitress (uncredited)
Character: Mickey (uncredited)
Character: Bar Patron (uncredited)
Character: Nick's Bouncer (uncredited)
Character: Potter's Secretary (uncredited)
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Character: Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Character: Nick's Bartender (uncredited)
Character: Freddie Othello (uncredited)
Character: Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)
Character: Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Character: Charlie (uncredited)
Character: Bar Patron (uncredited)