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  1. Movies
  2. Escape From a Wonderful Life

Escape From a Wonderful Life

1996
50m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

50m

Storyline

The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bailey is sick of being in the film. He desperately wants to be the star of an action film, but everyone else wants him to stop ad-libbing and just play his role.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Dec 18, 1996
Languages
English
Director
David Zieff
Production
Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Jay Martel

George Bailey (voice)

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Mary Hatch (voice)

Matt Besser

Matt Besser

Mr. Potter (voice)

Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh

Clarence (voice)

Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts

Uncle Billy (voice)

Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried

Man on Porch (voice)

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