Mr Smith Goes to Washington
James Stewart stars in Frank Capra's famous film as the naive Jeff Smith, appointed a U.S. senator by a corrupt political party machine. Famous for its heroic one-man fillibuster, it is a moving vision of honour amid political squalor.
Year: 1939
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Drama, Classic Drama, Best of the 1930s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Classic Cinema
Country: USA
Director: Frank Capra
Starring: Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains
Duration: 125 Minutes
Rating: G
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