At a Glance

This heart-warming tale from director Frank Capra tells the story of the dark and bittersweet world of George Bailey (James Stewart), whose hopes and dreams are continually dashed as he battles with life's difficulties and disappointments. On Christmas Eve we see George Bailey (James Stewart) left broken & suicide over the impending scandal over the misplacement of $8000 from his buildings & loans business. Encouraged by fanciful trainee-angel named Clarence (Henry Travers) George is taken on a journey through life, where he gets an insight into the nightmarish lives of family & friends if he had not been born. George finally recognises what a rich and wonderful life he really has had and returns with a new faith and confidence. This enchanting tale earned the picture five Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Actor (James Stewart in his first film in almost six years), Best Director (Capra), Best Sound Recording and Best Film Editing.

Detailed Information

This heart-warming tale from director Frank Capra tells the story of the dark and bittersweet world of George Bailey (James Stewart), whose hopes and dreams are continually dashed as he battles with life's difficulties and disappointments.

On Christmas Eve we see George Bailey (James Stewart) left broken & suicide over the impending scandal over the misplacement of $8000 from his buildings & loans business. Encouraged by fanciful trainee-angel named Clarence (Henry Travers) George is taken on a journey through life, where he gets an insight into the nightmarish lives of family & friends if he had not been born. George finally recognises what a rich and wonderful life he really has had and returns with a new faith and confidence.

This enchanting tale earned the picture five Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Actor (James Stewart in his first film in almost six years), Best Director (Capra), Best Sound Recording and Best Film Editing.