Fun movie with an interesting story and characters but with an extremely naïve ending.
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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.
Released
Oct 19, 1939
2h 9m
Comedy, Drama
79%
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Columbia Pictures
Frank Capra
$1,500,000
$9,600,000
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.
Fun movie with an interesting story and characters but with an extremely naïve ending.
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