The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
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- PG-13
- 1h 33min
- Crime, Drama
- 25 Mar 1971 (West Germany)
- Movie
A college student goes to prison for vehicular manslaughter and unpaid tickets. He escapes with his girlfriend, becoming fugitives. The narrative explores the sustainability and consequences of their life on the run.
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Cast
| Michael Sarrazin | ... |
William Popper
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| Barbara Hershey | ... |
Jane Kauffman
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| Arthur Hill | ... |
John Popper
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| Ruth White | ... |
Mrs. Popper
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| E.G. Marshall | ... |
Daniel Lawrence
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| Robert Klein | ... |
Melvin Lasher
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| Sada Thompson | ... |
Ruth Lawrence
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| David Doyle | ... |
James Moran
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| Barnard Hughes | ... |
Judge Vogel
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| Peter White | ... |
Terence Lawrence
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| Tom Rosqui | ... |
District Attorney Keller
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| William Devane | ... |
Pilot
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| Gilbert Lewis | ... |
Convict George Wilson
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Albert Henderson | ... |
Convict McCardle
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| Ralph Waite | ... |
Detective Cromie
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Joseph Attles | ... |
Holmes
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Beulah Garrick | ... |
Josephine
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Jack Somack | ... |
Judge Palumbo
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Maya Kenin | ... |
Mrs. Conroy
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| Rue McClanahan | ... |
Mrs. O'Mara
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Ed Kovens | ... |
1st Guard
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| Charles Durning | ... |
2nd Guard
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Ed Setrakian | ... |
Policeman
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Ted Beniades | ... |
Traffic Cop
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Philip Larson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Jay Morran | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Jess Osuna | ... |
Detective on Campus (uncredited)
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Stephen Wright | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Mulligan | ||
Written by
| Thomas Rogers | ... | (book) |
| Jon Boothe | ... | (screenplay) and |
| George Sherman | ... | (screenplay) (as George L. Sherman) |
Produced by
| Ronald H. Gilbert | ... | producer |
| Alan Shayne | ... | associate producer |
| David Susskind | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard C. Kratina | ... | (as Dick Kratina) |
Editing by
| Folmar Blangsted | ||
Art Direction by
| George Jenkins | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ben Rutter | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Roth | ||
Makeup Department
| William A. Farley | ... | key hairdresser (as William Farley) |
| Robert Laden | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Terence A. Donnelly | ... | unit production manager (as Terence Donnelly) |
| Hal Schaffel | ... | production manager / production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter R. Scoppa | ... | assistant director (as Peter Scoppa) |
| Dwight Williams | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Harold Farrington | ... | master scenic artist |
| Kenneth Fitzpatrick | ... | property master (as Ken Fitzpatrick) |
| John Jay Moore | ... | assistant art director |
| Jules Wollock | ... | head carpenter |
Sound Department
| Dennis Maitland | ... | sound |
| Arthur Piantadosi | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lou Barlia | ... | camera operator |
| Willie Meyerhoff | ... | electrician |
| Muky | ... | still photographer |
| Ed Quinn | ... | key grip |
| Frank Schulz | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Florence Foy | ... | costume supervisor |
| Max Soloman | ... | costume supervisor (as Max Solomon) |
Music Department
| Joe Porcaro | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Rittenberg | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Kamera (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films (1971) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia Pictures (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack) (with "Murder By Death")
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | "I don't want to run anymore..." See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was Ruth White's final film before her death on December 3, 1969 at the age of fifty-five. See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Pursuit of Happiness See more » |
| Quotes |
Daniel Lawrence:
Your behavior from here on in will be as much on trial as the details of the accident. See more » |