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| Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 19, 1939 |
Starring:
Beulah Bondi, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Eugene Pallette, Guy Kibbee, H.B. Warner, Harry Carey, James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell
Summary:
A naive man (Jimmie Stewart) is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down.
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[Capra] has paced it beautifully and held it in perfect balance, weaving his romance lightly through the political phases of his comedy, flicking a sardonic eye over the Washington scene, racing out to the hinterland to watch public opinion being made and returning miraculously in time to tie all the story threads together into a serious and meaningful dramatic pattern.
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There’s tremendous dramatic impact threaded throughout the picture, interwoven with those deft human episodes which have become familiar with Capra’s direction in previous pictures. He keys the motivation of his basic premise without wasting time, and then carries it through vigorously.
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Dec 13, 2018
This movie is just a plain and simple classic and overall great movie to watch.
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Jul 24, 2023
An amazing movie that explores the themes of democracy, corruption, and the power of the individual. The film is a masterclass in storytelling and character development. The performances are outstanding, and the cinematography is breathtaking. The film is a must-see for anyone who loves cinema.
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