Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
"Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!"
Originally released in 1939. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a comedy/drama film. directed by Frank Capra. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Rains
Synopsis
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,151 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.6M
6.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as Jefferson Smith
Jean Arthur
as Clarissa Saunders
Claude Rains
as Joseph Paine
Edward Arnold
as Jim Taylor
Guy Kibbee
as Governor Hopper
Thomas Mitchell
as Diz Moore
Eugene Pallette
as Chick McGann
Beulah Bondi
as Ma Smith
H.B. Warner
as Senate Majority Leader
Harry Carey
as President of the Senate
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $9,600,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington about?
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Who directed Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington released?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was released on October 19, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
The main cast of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington includes James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee.
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,151 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.