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 ...
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| 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 | |
| Peter White | ... | Terence Lawrence | |
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Tom Rosqui | ... | District Attorney Keller |
| William Devane | ... | Pilot | |
| Gilbert Lewis | ... | Convict George Wilson | |
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Albert Henderson | ... | Convict McCardle |
| Ralph Waite | ... | Detective Cromie | |
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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. 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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"I don't want to run anymore..."Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexuality, nudity, drug content and brief violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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25 March 1971 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Buscando la felicidad See more »Company Credits
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Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman
Performed by Randy Newman
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This was Ruth White's final film before her death on December 3, 1969 at the age of fifty-five. See more »Quotes
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!See more »
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The Pursuit of HappinessMusic and Lyrics by Randy Newman
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This film should be dedicated to the memory of beloved film, stage and television actress, Ruth White. She did in 1969 and this was her final screen performance. She was only 55 years old at the time of her death. She is too young to play Grandmother Popper. White played older female roles in other works. Ruth White is great here as the prejudicial wealthy WASPy grandmother in New York City. Her grandson is played well by Michael Sarrazin who accidentally kills an elderly woman in a car accident. There are plenty of familiar faces like David Doyle; Robert Klein; a young Barbara Hershey; Arthur Hill; Rue McClanahan; Barnard Hughes; and Charles Durning. They filmed on location in New York City. The writing and acting are fine. For the most part, it isn't a bad film but it is no long forgotten.