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Escape From a Wonderful Life (1996) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 50 mins · English
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- Directed by
- David Zieff
- Starring
- Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Gilbert Gottfried, Ian Roberts, Jay Martel
Upright Citizens Brigade takes Frank Capra’s classic *It’s a Wonderful Life*, re‑editing and redubbing it for comedic effect. After five decades of annual performances, the perpetually ad‑libbing George Bailey grows weary of his perpetual supporting role. He dreams of headlining an action blockbuster, while the rest of the troupe insists he stay in his original part.
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