Year: 1939
Rating: 
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Rating: 9.3 (out of 10)
Director: Frank Capra
Starring: Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell, Eugene Pallette, Beulah Bondi, H.B. Warner, Harry Carey Sr.
Screenplay by: Sidney Buchman
Duration: 125 minutes
Directing: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a poignant yet scathing attack on political corruption. Capra is at his best, borrowing from his own film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. However, Capra isn't known for his ability to join frames together.
Acting: Acting is first-class from the entire cast.
Writing: The writing is never preaching yet totally effective.
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