The Pursuit of Happyness

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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

PG-13 117 min - Drama - 14 December 2006
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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.

Director:  Gabriele Muccino

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Storyline

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.


Collections: Gabriele Muccino

Tagline: Inspired by True Events

Genres: Drama

Details

Language:  English, Cantonese
Release Date:  14 December 2006

Box Office

Budget:  $55,000,000
Revenue:  $305,070,744

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 57 min