Pursuit of Happiness(2001)
An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.
Movie: Pursuit of Happiness
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Alan
Marissa
Lorrraine
Tracy
Mike
Renee
Ace
Paul
Thom
Devin Quinn
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An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.
Release Date
2001-01-17
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