Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
poster Pursuit of Happyness
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Also known as:Untitled Chris Gardner Project (working title) The Pursuit of Happyness

Country:United States, 117 minutes

Spoken languages:English, Cantonese

Genres:Biography, Drama

Director(s):Gabriele Muccino

Writer(s):Steve Conrad

Video Codec:H.264

Number: 516

Storyline:
Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "bone density scanner". He feels like he has it made selling these devices. However, they do not sell well as they are marginally better than x-ray at a much higher price. As Gardner works to make ends meet, his wife leaves him and he loses his apartment. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner continues to sell bone density scanners while concurrently taking on an unpaid internship as a stockbroker, with slim chances for advancement to a paid position. Before he can receive pay, he needs to outshine the competition through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices to stay afloat.

Cast:

photo Will Smith
Will Smith Chris Gardner
photo Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith Christopher
photo Thandie Newton
Thandie Newton Linda
photo Brian Howe
Brian Howe Jay Twistle
photo James Karen
James Karen Martin Frohm

Medium: DVD R/RW, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Location: Drawer 1 Slot 18

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1