Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Overview
A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character.
Details
Director
Frank Capra
Cast
Beulah Bondi, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Eugene Pallette, Guy Kibbee, H.B. Warner, Harry Carey, James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell
Country
United States
Release Year
1939
Runtime:
2h 9m
Budget:
146,448 USD
Release Date:
1939-10-19
Awards:
Top rated movie #209 | Won 1 Oscar, 8 wins & 12 nominations total
Tagline:
Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!