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A 1939 American political comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart as a naive senator who fights against government corruption. The film was controversial, successful, and influential, and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Frank Capra
- 1939-10-19
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. James Stewart takes on the powers-that-be in our nation's capitol in Frank Capra's timeless classic. Nominated for eleven 1939 Oscars (r), including best picture.
- 124 min
A naive and idealistic young senator faces corruption and subterfuge in Washington, D.C. He fights for a national boys' camp project that threatens a dam-building scheme by his political enemies.
Find out who starred in the classic Frank Capra film about a naive senator who fights corruption in Washington. See the full list of actors, writers, directors and other crew members on IMDb.
A classic 1939 drama-comedy film directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart as an idealistic Senate replacement. Learn about the film's plot, cast, awards, trivia and more on TCM's official website.