The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) – Anamorphic Widescreen DVD is a thought-provoking crime drama directed by Robert Mulligan and based on the novel by Thomas Rogers. The film stars Michael Sarrazin as William Popper, a disillusioned young man who, after a tragic accident and a refusal to conform to societal expectations, finds himself imprisoned. With only a week left on his sentence, he becomes entangled in a violent incident and escapes, reuniting with his former girlfriend, played by Barbara Hershey, as they flee toward Canada. This edition preserves the film’s original widescreen presentation with enhanced clarity for modern displays.
Product Specifications
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Format: DVD (NTSC, Anamorphic Widescreen, Color)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Enhanced for 16:9 TVs)
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Studio: Sony Pictures
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Director: Robert Mulligan
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Writers: Thomas Rogers (novel), Jon Boothe (screenplay)
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Cast: Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Arthur Hill, Ruth White, E.G. Marshall, Robert Klein
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Genre: Crime, Drama
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Run Time: Approx. 93 minutes
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Audio Format: Dolby Digital (English)
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Subtitles: English (may vary by edition)
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Region Code: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada)
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Release Year: 2009 (DVD release)
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Rating: PG