Amazon Prime Video slammed after ‘butchering’ Christmas classic by removing movie’s most crucial scene
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IT’S a Wonderful Life is a classic Christmas flick that continues to be still enjoyed by families – decades after it was first released. But, festive movie watchers have noticed that an abridged version is airing on Amazon Prime, and one of the movie's most important scenes seems to be missing.
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Released in December 1946, the plot of the movie centers around businessman George Bailey, who considers taking his own life on Christmas Eve. He tries to jump off a bridge before being stopped by his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. The movie focuses on moments involving George.
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When he was a child, he saved his brother from drowning but was left deaf as he jumped into an icy lake. He ends up being overwhelmed by his commitments to his career and family as he’s embroiled in business disputes. George works for the Building and Loan and wants to go on a honeymoon, but a banking crisis thwarts his plans.
In the movie, he presides over a housing program that helps benefit the residents, but his uncle accidentally loses a $8,000 sum that was intended to be deposited at the bank. The money ends up in the hands of villain Henry Potter, who owns the bank, while George is left scrambling to cover up for his uncle’s blunder.
In one of the scenes, George says he wishes he was never born. Clarence is seen talking to George, who is sitting down, and explains he has to earn his angel wings. “You’ll help me, won’t you,” Clarence asks. “Sure, sure,” George says as he scoffs.
