
On Christmas Eve 1944 in Bedford Falls, New York, Mary Bailey Hatch, newly in charge of the Bailey Building and Loan after her father’s death, is overwhelmed by a crisis that threatens her reputation and the bank’s standing. Desperate, she prays for guidance, unaware that her husband George, their children and most of the town are also pleading for her. Joseph, the gatekeeper of prayers, hears every prayer and, with no senior angels available, assigns Clara Oddbody—a second‑class angel who has yet to earn her wings after two centuries in heaven—to watch over Mary’s case.
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Cloris Leachman
Clara Oddbody

Richard Dysart
Peter Bailey

Orson Welles
Henry F. Potter

Christopher Guest
Harry Bailey

Charles Grodin
Joseph

Marlo Thomas
Mary Bailey Hatch

Karen Carlson
Violet

Morgan Upton
Bert

Robert Emhardt
Judge

James Brodhead
Bank Examiner

Dick O'Neill
Mr. Gower

Archie Hahn
Ernie

Beans Morocco
Toll Keeper

Barney Martin
Uncle Willie

Doris Roberts
Ma Bailey

Wayne Rogers
George Hatch

Gino Conforti
Sassini

Med Flory
Nick

Jim Lovelett
Sam Wainwright

Bryan O'Byrne
Doctor

Rita George
Helen Bailey

Ceil Cabot
Cousin Tillie

Cliff Norton
Martini
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