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The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)

PG_13 93 min  -  Drama  -   16 July 1971 (Finland)
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A young college student is sent to prison as much for killing a pedestrian with his car as for not paying his parking tickets... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Mulligan

Writers:

Thomas Rogers (book), Jon Boothe (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey and Arthur Hill
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Sarrazin ...
William Popper
Barbara Hershey ...
Jane Kauffman
Arthur Hill Arthur Hill ...
John Popper
Ruth White Ruth White ...
Mrs. Popper
E.G. Marshall ...
Daniel Lawrence
Robert Klein ...
Melvin Lasher
Sada Thompson ...
Ruth Lawrence
David Doyle David Doyle ...
James Moran
Barnard Hughes ...
Judge Vogel
Peter White ...
Terence Lawrence
Tom Rosqui Tom Rosqui ...
District Attorney Keller
William Devane ...
Pilot
Gilbert Lewis Gilbert Lewis ...
Convict George Wilson
Albert Henderson Albert Henderson ...
Convict McCardle
Ralph Waite ...
Detective Cromie
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Storyline

A young college student is sent to prison as much for killing a pedestrian with his car as for not paying his parking tickets. When the opportunity presents itself he escapes and is subsequently on the run with his girlfriend. But how long can this situation last? Written by Kevin Steinhauer <K.Steinhauer@BoM.GOV.AU>  

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Plot Keywords:

Prison | On The Run | College Student | Escape | New York City  | See more »

Taglines:

"I don't want to run anymore..."

Genres:

Drama

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Rated PG-13 for sexuality, nudity, drug content and brief violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Buscant la felicitat See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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William Popper: I have to go into court and play a part in a stupid charade to convince some judge that I'm not really me in order to receive some justice!
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