Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (movie)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (movie)

  • User score: 7.9
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Frank Capra
  • Production companies: Columbia Pictures
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama
  • Budget: $1,500,000
  • Revenue: $9,600,000
  • Release date: 10/19/1939
  • Run time: 129 min.

Movie description

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.

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James Stewart

James Stewart

Role(s): Jefferson Smith

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Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Role(s): Clarissa Saunders

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Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Role(s): Joseph Paine

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Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

Role(s): Jim Taylor

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Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Role(s): Governor Hopper

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