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It's a Wonderful Life

Frank Capra / US, 1947 / 131 min.

It’s a tradition in Eye, this heart-warming classic during the dark days before Christmas, the ultimate Christmas film. James Stewart plays the suicidal George Bailey; guardian angel Clarence helps the former change his mind. 4K restoration.

poster It's a Wonderful Life (Frank Capra, US 1947) (re-release)
George Bailey is the good soul trying to keep a bank solvent in small town USA which, due to his business partner’s unfortunate machinations, seems doomed. While everyone around him gears up for a happy, jolly Christmas, Bailey is about to end it all. At the time, James Stewart was Hollywood’s biggest star.

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Persons under 12 years must be accompanied by an adultThis movie contains scenes of violenceScenes from this movie may cause fearThis movie contains scenes of explicit discrimination

Director

Frank Capra

Production year

1947

Country

US

Original title

It's a Wonderful Life

Length

131 min.

Language

English

Subtitles

NLD

Format

DCP

Part of

Eye Classics

Eye’s collection includes a wealth of classics. With the Eye Classics series, Eye brings film history even closer. Every week, we screen at least three classics from the collection under one recognisable name: Eye Classics.

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