]The two-hour long hit farcewas released at Christmas-time, and became one of the most highly-acclaimed and financially-successful comedies and films of 1982 (and of all-time)." Tjaden asks: "How could one country offend another? You mean there""s a mountain over in Germany gets mad at a field over in France?" The soldier qualifies his answer: "Well, stupid.Clarence asks: "You sent for me Sir?" Before being dispatched, Clarence is told that George is despondent and considering suicide, "throwing away God""s greatest gift," his life - he obviously needs angelic assistance.He reported to the piloting commander""s bridge, entering a security door with a shatter-proof glass barrier by inserting his hand into an ID system.