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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!

Released PG 129 min 8.1/10 Votes: 122444

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.

Type:

Movie

Socials:

Genre:

Comedy, Drama

Subgenres:

Political Drama

Release:

1939-10-19

Year:

2024

Country:

United States of America

Language:

English

Budget:

$2M

Revenue:

$10M

Companies:

Columbia Pictures

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