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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 1939

Starring: Jean Arthur, James Stewart

Directed by: Frank Capra

Written by: Sidney Buchman

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 129 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.4

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The mood of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is clever, feel good, and captivating. The plot centers around idealism, rebellion, and injustice. It is a drama and comedy movie. Stylistically, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington involves twists and turns. In approach, it is realistic. The setting is Washington and Washington DC. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington happens in the 1930s. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being a classic, an Oscar winner, and critically acclaimed.

Summary of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Two slimy fat-cat legislators recruit Jefferson Smith, an innocent and staunchly principled Montana scout leader, as the state's new Senator, hoping to exploit his naviete and community pride to bring home pork-barrel funds. Once he ascends to Capitol Hill, however, Mr. Smith finds nothing but deep-rooted corruption in Washington, D.C., and, absolutely refusing to submit to cynicism, he tirelessly takes the message of the American people right to their out-of-touch representatives. Based on Lewis R. Foster's novel THE GENTLEMAN FROM MONTANA. Academy Award Nominations: 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (James Stewart), Best Supporting Actor (Harry Carey). Academy Awards: Best Original Story (Lewis R. Foster).

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	17 October 1939
Runtime:	129 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Lewis R. Foster for Best Original Screenplay at the 1939 Academy Awards

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Jean Arthur

as Clarissa Saunders

James Stewart

as Jefferson Smith

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A truly moving film about the toils of an honest man in Washington. Jimmy Stuart gives a powerful performance and creates a character you can't help but love and root for. The dialog is poignant and delivered masterfully by a superb cast. Jean... Read and rate it

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by: Alex Stajos
Alex Stajos rated this movie10/10Must See

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