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Frank Capra's American Dream

Play trailer Frank Capra's American Dream PG 1997 1h 48m Documentary Biography History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Filmmaker Kenneth Bowser profiles the creator of such classics as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "It Happened One Night." Ron Howard narrates.

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Walter Goodman New York Times 12/04/2017
Although ''Frank Capra's American Dream'' has moments of eulogy, the man and his work defy easy assessments and bring out the best in those who may have come to praise but who stay to reflect. Go to Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com 03/08/2008
4/5
Fine documentary about famed director Capra. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/07/2005
3/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 04/13/2003
3.5/5
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Cast & Crew

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Kenneth Bowser

Director

Ron Howard

Narrator

Robert Altman

Actor

Allen Daviau

Actor

Andre de Toth

Actor

Richard Dreyfuss

Actor

Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Kenneth Bowser profiles the creator of such classics as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "It Happened One Night." Ron Howard narrates.
Director
Kenneth Bowser
Producer
Charles A. Duncombe Jr., Kenneth Bowser
Screenwriter
Kenneth Bowser
Rating
PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 48m