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Two slimy fat-cat legislators recruit Jefferson Smith, an innocent and staunchly principled Montana scout leader, as the state's new Senator, hoping to exploit his naviete and community pride to bring home pork-barrel funds. Once he ascends to Capitol Hill, however, Mr. Smith finds nothing but deep-rooted corruption in Washington, D.C., and, absolutely refusing to submit to cynicism, he tirelessly takes the message of the American people right to their out-of-touch representatives. Based on Lewis R. Foster's novel THE GENTLEMAN FROM MONTANA. Academy Award Nominations: 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (James Stewart), Best Supporting Actor (Harry Carey). Academy Awards: Best Original Story (Lewis R. Foster).
Synopsis
Frank Capra's much-loved political parable staring James Stewart and Jean Arthur, is a classic of American cinema.
When a Wisconsin senator dies, patriotic boy scout leader Jefferson Smith is appointed his successor. Smith's appointment comes at the suggestion of crooked political strategist Jim Taylor who needs a "yes man" in the office -- and the innocent starry-eyed Smith's considered too naive to suspect foul play. But Smith's savvy secretary Saunders knows the whys and wherefores, the ins and outs of the Beltway. She gives Jeff the info he needs to go head-to-head with corrupt senator Joseph Paine, champion forgotten causes and fight for good old American values.
Film Notes
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON was an original selection to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989.
The Hopper boys are played by Billy Watson, Delmar Watson, Johnny Russell, Harry Watson, Gary Watson and Baby Dumpling.
Industry Reviews
"...An enjoyable fable..."
Total Film - Ceri Thomas (05/01/2000)
"One of Hollywood's most perceptive political satires..."
Sight and Sound - Dan Leigh (04/01/2001)
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