UNITED STATES · 1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Frank Capra
Classical Hollywood political corruption idealism vs. pragmatism government accountability individual integrity grassroots activism
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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.

Year1939
CountryUnited States
DirectorFrank Capra
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington poster

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