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For his son, one man will reach for the impossible. - The Pursuit of Happyness
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Title: The Pursuit of Happyness

Release Date: 14 Dec 2006

Runtime: 1h 57m

Genre: Drama

Director: Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment

Production Companies: Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment

Overview: A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.9 (9938 votes)

Cast

  • Chris Gardner: Will Smith
  • Christopher: Jaden Smith
  • Linda: Thandiwe Newton
  • Jay Twistle: Brian Howe
  • Martin Frohm: James Karen
  • Alan Frakesh: Dan Castellaneta
  • Walter Ribbon: Kurt Fuller
  • Mrs. Chu: Takayo Fischer
  • World's Greatest Dad: Kevin West
  • Chinese Maintenance Worker: George Cheung
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