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UNITED STATES · 1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Synopsis
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
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United States · Classical Hollywood
Films with Similar Themes
political corruption · idealism vs. pragmatism · government accountability · individual integrity · grassroots activism
