The Pursuit of Happyness
(2006)
Overview
Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner, who has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". However, the devices do not sell as they are just marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price. As Gardner tries to figure out how to sell them, his wife leaves him, he loses his house, his bank account, and credit cards. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner is now desperate to find a steady job; he takes on a job as a stockbroker, but before he can receive pay, he needs to go through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices.
Tagline
Inspired by True Events
Crew
Director: | Gabriele Muccino |
Writer: | Steve Conrad |
Cast
Will Smith
Thandie Newton
Brian Howe
James Karen |
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Production Companies
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Escape Artists, Relativity Media, Overbrook Entertainment
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