The Pursuit of Happiness(1999)
The Pursuit of Happiness Synopsis
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fourth of the six films, "The Pursuit of Happiness," filmmaker Robert Zemeckis delves into the history of America's relationship with mind-altering substances over the past 100 years, presenting interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field, interspersed with a treasure trove of film and television clips depicting the highs and lows of smoking, drinking and drugging in the 20th century.
The Pursuit of Happiness (1999) is a documentary and history film directed by Robert Zemeckis, released on September 13, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Barry Hansen, Dennis Hopper, Tom Pirko and Peter Hayden. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Zemeckis
- Writers:
- Susan Emerling
- Producers:
- Lesli Klainberg
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Maloney
- Production:
- Showtime Networks, Touchstone Television
- Status:
- Released
The Pursuit of Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Hansen
as Self
Dennis Hopper
as Self
- Tom Pirko
Tom Pirko
as Self
Peter Hayden
as Self
- Phil Kavanaugh
Phil Kavanaugh
as Self
- John MacDougall
John MacDougall
as Self
- Sandi Bachom
Sandi Bachom
as Self
- Marc F. Kern
Marc F. Kern
as Self
- Stanton Peele
Stanton Peele
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Susan Emerling, produced by Lesli Klainberg.
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The Pursuit of Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Pursuit of Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Pursuit of Happiness?
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The main cast of The Pursuit of Happiness (1999) includes Barry Hansen, Dennis Hopper, Tom Pirko, Peter Hayden and Phil Kavanaugh. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pursuit of Happiness released?
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The Pursuit of Happiness was released on September 13, 1999 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Pursuit of Happiness worth watching?
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The Pursuit of Happiness (1999) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.