Overview

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.

Cast

Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Arthur Hill, Ruth White, E.G. Marshall, Robert Klein, Sada Thompson, David Doyle

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What is "The Pursuit of Happiness" about?

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.

When was "The Pursuit of Happiness" released?

The Pursuit of Happiness was released in 1971.

Who stars in "The Pursuit of Happiness"?

The cast includes Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Arthur Hill, Ruth White.