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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939 • 2h10m Comedy, Drama

Rating

7.8/10

Popularity

2

After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.

Details

Director

Frank Capra

Screenplay

Sidney Buchman

Cast

James Stewart

Jean Arthur

Claude Rains

Release date

10/19/1939

Status

Released

Budget

$1,500,000

Revenue

$9,600,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

1135