The Pursuit of Happiness [1971]

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The Pursuit of Happiness

1971
Movie
PG-13
IMDb6.3/ 10(479)
6.3/ 10
DramaCrime

Overview

William Popper, son of a stockbroker, is so disillusioned with society that he pleads guilty to manslaughter for an accidental traffic fatality he could have proven was not his fault.

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Cast & Crew

William Devane

William Devane

President

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Harriet Bird

E.G. Marshall

E.G. Marshall

Daniel Lawrence

Barnard Hughes

Barnard Hughes

Judge Vogel

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

Detective Cromie

Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Melvin Lasher

Ruth White

Ruth White

Mrs. Popper

David Doyle

David Doyle

James Moran

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Lt. Wm. Snyder

Albert Henderson

Albert Henderson

Convict McCardle

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Dr. Duffy

Tom Rosqui

Tom Rosqui

Pvt. Detective

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

William Popper

Peter White

Peter White

Terence Lawrence

Sada Thompson

Sada Thompson

Kate Lawrence

Gilbert Lewis

Gilbert Lewis

Convict George Wilson

Maya Kenin

Maya Kenin

Mrs. Conroy

Ed Kovens

Ed Kovens

1st Guard

ABOUT THE movie

DIRECTOR

Robert Mulligan

RATING

IMDB Icon6.3(479)
6.3

Genres

Drama, Crime

Runtime

1hr 33min

Age Rating

PG-13

Production Country

United States

RELEASE DATE

Feb 23, 1971

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