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    Unique ID Code: 0000002679
    Added by: DVD Reviewer
    Added on: 15/12/1999 18:47
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    It`s A Wonderful Life (UK)

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    They`re making memories tonight!
    Certificate: U
    Running Time: 168 mins
    Retail Price: £17.99
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    Synopsis:
    Hollywood`s best-loved star teams up with America`s favourite directors to create one of the world`s most popular films.

    It`s A Wonderful Life is the ultimate `feel-good` film. Starring the unforgettable James Stewart as George Bailey, the man who receives the greatest Christmas gift of all. A superb ensemble cast includes Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore, this high-spirited Christmas tale is directed by the immortal Frank Capra and ranks as an all-time favourite of fans and critics alike.

    It`s A Wonderful Life began as a short Christmas tale called `The Greatest Gift`. The premise was simple: A regretful man sees what would have become of his family and friends if he had never lived. Yet various writers struggled to balance the story`s pathos and humour.

    Only Capra`s painstaking polishing made the script filmable, with enriched characters and plot adding hugely to its depth and drama. When James Stewart first read the script, he said "This is it! When do we start?"

    Special Features:
    Interactive Menus
    Scene Access
    Digitally remastered
    Making Of documentary narrated by Tom Bosley
    Personal introduction and interview by Frank Capra Jr

    Video Tracks:
    Standard 1.33:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English

    Directed By:
    Frank Capra

    Written By:





    Starring:
    Henry Travers
    Lionel Barrymore
    James Stewart
    Thomas Mitchell
    Donna Reed

    Soundtrack By:
    Dimitri Tiomkin

    Editor:
    William Hornbeck

    Costume Designer:
    Edward Stevenson

    Producer:
    Frank Capra

    Distributor:
    Universal Pictures

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