Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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.

RATING

7.9 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1939-10-19

DIRECTOR

Frank Capra

RUNNING TIME

2h 9m

Budget: $1,500,000

Revenue: $9,600,000

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Actors

Jean Arthur

Clarissa Saunders

Claude Rains

Joseph Paine

Edward Arnold

Jim Taylor

Guy Kibbee

Governor Hopper

Thomas Mitchell

Diz Moore

Eugene Pallette

Chick McGann

Beulah Bondi

Ma Smith

H.B. Warner

Senate Majority Leader

Harry Carey

President of the Senate