Movie Info: Pursuit of Happiness (1971)

Director: Robert Mulligan

Writer: George L. Sherman, George Sherman, Jon Boothe, Thomas Rogers

Producer: Producer: David Susskind
Co_Producer: Alan Shayne

Genre: Drama, Film Based On Literature, Prison Film

William Popper, a disillusioned college student who believes 'the system' has failed him, accidentally hits and kills a pedestrian with his car. Despite knowing it was an accident, he accepts a manslaughter sentence due to his resentment towards society. While in prison, William seizes the opportuni...