The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
1h 33m
Running Time
February 23, 1971Release Date
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
1h 33m
Running Time
February 23, 1971Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.






Currently The Pursuit of Happiness is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Michael Sarrazin
William Popper

Barbara Hershey
Jane Kauffman

Arthur Hill
John Popper

Ruth White
Mrs. Popper

E.G. Marshall
Daniel Lawrence

Robert Klein
Melvin Lasher

Sada Thompson
Ruth Lawrence

David Doyle
James Moran

Barnard Hughes
Judge Vogel

Tom Rosqui
District Attorney Keller

Peter White
Terence Lawrence

William Devane
Pilot

Robert Mulligan
Director

Gilbert Lewis
Convict George Wilson

Thomas Rogers
Writer

Albert Henderson
Convict McCardle

Jon Boothe
Writer

Ralph Waite
Detective Cromie

Maya Kenin
Mrs. Conroy

Ronald H. Gilbert
Producer

Ed Kovens
1st Guard

David Susskind
Producer

Dave Grusin
Composer

Charles Durning
2nd Guard

Richard C. Kratina
Cinematographer

Folmar Blangsted
Editor

Alan Shayne
Associate Producer

George Jenkins
Art Direction

Ben Rutter
Set Decoration

Hal Schaffel
Production Supervisor

Terence A. Donnelly
Unit Production Manager

Peter R. Scoppa
Assistant Director

Ann Roth
Costume Design

Barbara Rittenberg
Script Supervisor

Arthur Piantadosi
Sound

Dennis Maitland
Sound

John Jay Moore
Assistant Art Director

Robert Laden
Makeup Supervisor

William A. Farley
Hairstylist

Max Soloman
Wardrobe Supervisor

Florence Foy
Wardrobe Supervisor

Willie Meyerhoff
Gaffer

Ed Quinn
Key Grip

Kenneth Fitzpatrick
Property Master

Randy Newman
Songs

George L. Sherman
Screenplay
Media.


Details.
Release DateFebruary 23, 1971
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 33m
Content RatingPG-13
Filming LocationsNew Jersey · New York City, United States of America
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
college
girlfriend
escape
fugitive
car accident
manslaughter
Wiki.
The Pursuit of Happiness is a 1971 American drama film about a student who goes on the run to avoid serving his full prison sentence for vehicular manslaughter. The film was directed by Robert Mulligan. The producer was David Susskind and the associate producer Alan Shayne. The screenplay was written by Jon Boothe and George L. Sherman.
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