This is a simple introduction to the movie “Pursuit of Happiness”, which was released in 2001. The film is about an advertising executive who doesn’t realize that his dream woman is his long-time friend who is now married to his dishonest colleague. It’s interesting to explore the shooting locations, the actors and actresses who played different roles, and learn about some of the surprising facts related to the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
“Pursuit of Happiness” was filmed in Santa Clarita, California, in the United States, but specific filming dates are unknown. This location provided the backdrop for the story and contributed to the overall feel of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Whaley | Alan |
| Annabeth Gish | Marissa |
| Amy Jo Johnson | Tracy |
| Patrick Van Horn | Mike |
| Cress Williams | Ace |
| Liz Vassey | Renee |
| Alex Hyde-White | Paul |
| Dawn Eason | Janet |
| Jenn Gross | Sally |
| Jean Stapleton | Lorraine |
| Kieran Mulroney | Calvin |
| Anne-Marie Johnson | Devin Quinn |
| Megan Blake | Minister |
| Jessica Randle | Coffee Shop Manager |
| Tom Wright | Thom |
| Tudi Roche | Conrad Receptionist |
| Amy Tinkham | Flight Attendant |
| Michael Raysses | Seattle Limo Driver |
| Michael ‘Mick’ Harrity | Bartender |
| Ernest Hardin Jr. | Moving Guy |
| Ken Kerman | Moving Supervisor |
| Adam Baldwin | Chad Harmon |
| David Cowgill | Frank Iverson (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Rosenbloom | Cell phone guy #2 (uncredited) |
| Jeff Yagher | Neighbor from 207 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie was classified as “Not Rated” and runs for 1 hour and 33 minutes.
- The genre of the movie is Comedy and Romance.
- The movie was directed by John Putch and written by John Robert Zaring.
- The star actors in the movie were Frank Whaley, Annabeth Gish, and Amy Jo Johnson.
- The movie won 2 awards and was nominated once.
- “Pursuit of Happiness” had a total of 9 user reviews and 6 critic reviews.
- This movie was Jean Stapleton’s last film before her retirement.
- This movie was produced by several entities, including Martindale Group LLC and it was distributed by Showcase Entertainment outside the US.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
