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Movie record | Mr Smith Goes to Washington
Title Mr Smith Goes to Washington
Genre Drama
Director/producer Frank Capra
Country of production USA
Year of production 1939
Length 125 mins
Actors/notable persons James Stewart, Jean Arthur
Summary Small town senator's endeavour to create change within America's corrupt political system
Certificate/recommended age U cert Recommended for school year
Languages English
Key themes cult classics, democracy/political systems, empowerment/activism
Main regions North America Countries USA
A spineless governor appoints Jefferson Smith, an innocent and staunchly principled Montana scout leader, as the new Senator of the state, hoping to exploit his naivete 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.
Media reviews
"Capra's Depression era film is a classic, timeless statement about American ideals, featuring a bravura turn from Jimmy Stewart as a young idealistic Senator, fighting corruption in Washington D.C." Emanuel Levy
Awards
National Registry, National Film Preservation Board USA (1989)
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