Cast
Bill Pullman
as George Bailey
Penelope Ann Miller
as Mary Hatch Bailey
Nathan Lane
as Clarence
Martin Landau
as Pa Bailey / Mr. Potter
Sally Field
as Mrs. Bailey / Narrator
Joe Mantegna
as Joseph / Nick
Christian Slater
as Harry Bailey / Sam Wainwright
Jerry Van Dyke
as Uncle Billy
Robert Guillaume
as Mr. Gower
Carol Kane
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Fantasy
Votes2
DirectorMatthew Diamond
WritersMatthew Diamond
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMerry Christmas, George Bailey
About Merry Christmas, George Bailey
Performance of the 1947 Lux Radio version of "It's a Wonderful Life", taped live in the historic Pasadena Playhouse as a benefit for the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Directed by Matthew Diamond, Merry Christmas, George Bailey leans on a strong ensemble — Bill Pullman, Penelope Ann Miller, Nathan Lane — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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