The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- Starring:
- Will Smith, Jaden Smith, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gabriele Muccino
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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The rousing, true-life story of a single dad who went from living on the streets to owning his own brokerage firm is brought to the big screen by superstar Will Smith, appearing for the first time opposite his real-life son Jaden Smith. Set in early-'80s San Francisco, the film charts the hard times and eventual comeback of Chris Gardner, a suddenly single salesman who has custody of his son, but finds that providing for the two of them is a challenge in the increasingly unstable economic climate. He struggles to work his way from unpaid intern at Dean Witter to something more substantial, even as life continues to offer him setbacks. Making his Hollywood debut, Italian director Gabriele Muccino was championed by Will Smith for the project. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 117 mins
Complete Cast:
- Will Smith - Chris Gardner
- Thandie Newton - Linda
- James Karen - Martin Frohm
- Kurt Fuller - Walter Ribbon
- Kevin West - World's Greatest Dad
- Michael Silverman - Doctor at First Hospital David
- Geoff Callan - Ferrari, Owner
- Scott Klace - Tim Brophy
- Eric Schniewind - Dotors
- Maurice Sherbanee - Roy the Old Neighbor
- Victor Raider-Wexler - Landlord
- Darryl Fong - Policeman
- Joseph A. Nuñez - Driver Who Hits Chris
- Rocky LaRochelle - Motel Manager
- Reuben Grundy - Businessman
- John Kovacevich - Young Executives
- Stu Klitsner - Dr. Strauk
- Tina D'Elia - Shelter Workers
- David Fine - Big Guy Rodney
- Amir Talai - Clerk
- Jason Frazier - Young Man - Bus Fight
- David Haines - Other Young Executive
- Abigail van Alyn - Ribbon's Receptionist
- Robert Anthony Peters - Glide Shelter Worker
- John Robb - Homeless Guys
- Cathy Fithian - Policewoman
- Jeff Applebaum - Dean Witter Employee
- Richard Bischoff - Ribbon's Associates
- Larry Hunt - Bucket Man
- Arbin C. Kumar - Check Cashing Clerk
- Jerry Edwards McLilly - Smiley
- Jeffrey Moon - Pizza Dad
- Brandon Dadwiler - Pizza Son
- Karen Kahn - Professional Woman
- Jaden Smith - Christopher
- Brian Howe - Jay Twistle
- Dan Castellaneta - Alan Frakesh
- Takayo Fischer - Mrs. Chu
- George Cheung - Chinese Maintenance Worker
- Domenic Bove - Tim Ribbon
- Raven Joyful - Hippie Girl
- Rashida Clendening - Bus Driver
- Peter Fitzsimmons - Doctors
- Zuhair Haddad - Cab Driver
- Mark Christopher Lawrence - Wayne
- George Maguire - Police Clerk
- Adam Del Rio - Shoe-Spotting Intern
- Erin Cahill - Dean Witter Receptionist
- Ming Lo - Young Executives
- Bonnie Akimoto - Doctor's Receptionist
- Esther Scott - Shelter Workers
- Rev. Cecil Williams - Reverend Williams
- George Moffatt - Homeless Guy In Line
- Mike Garibaldi - Paul
- Kevin Crook - Smug Intern
- Jim Finnerty - News Reporter
- Bob Greene - Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital
- Terri Orth-Pallavicini - Secretary
- Daniel Wilder - Homeless Guys
- Keith Stevenson - Indian Grocery Clerk
- Victor Hoagland - Ribbon's Associates
- Edward Donlin - Dr. Don Florio
- Rose Aispuro - Blood Center Clerk
- The Glide Ensemble - Glide Singers
- Shareef Allman - Prisoner
- Peaches Hutchinson - Pizza Mom
- Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine - Pizza Daughter
- Director(s):
- Gabriele Muccino
- Writer(s):
- Steven Conrad
- Producer(s):
- Todd Black, James Lassiter, Will Smith
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 2006 - The Pursuit of Happyness - Phoenix Film Critics Association - Best Male Youth Performance
