The Pursuit of Happiness(1971)
The Pursuit of Happiness Synopsis
William Popper is the son of a stockbroker and is thoroughly disenchanted with "the system." So much so that even though he can prove that he ran over a woman in his car entirely by accident, he accepts a sentence for manslaughter.
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, released on February 23, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Arthur Hill and Ruth White. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mulligan
- Writers:
- Jon Boothe, George L. Sherman, Thomas Rogers
- Producers:
- David Susskind
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Kratina
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Talent Associates, Columbia Pictures, Norton Simon Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Pursuit of Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Sarrazin
as William Popper
Barbara Hershey
as Jane Kauffman
Arthur Hill
as John Popper
Ruth White
as Mrs. Popper
E.G. Marshall
as Daniel Lawrence
Robert Klein
as Melvin Lasher
Sada Thompson
as Ruth Lawrence
David Doyle
as James Moran
Barnard Hughes
as Judge Vogel
Peter White
as Terence Lawrence
Tom Rosqui
as District Attorney Keller
William Devane
as Pilot
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Jon Boothe, George L. Sherman and Thomas Rogers, produced by David Susskind.
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The Pursuit of Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Pursuit of Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pursuit of Happiness online?
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The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pursuit of Happiness?
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The main cast of The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) includes Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Arthur Hill, Ruth White and E.G. Marshall. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. 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 February 23, 1971 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Pursuit of Happiness worth watching?
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The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.