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Synopsis
The rousing, true-life story of a single dad who went from living on the streets to owning his own brokerage firm is brought to the big screen by superstar Will Smith, appearing for the first time opposite his real-life son Jaden Smith. Set in early-'80s San Francisco, the film charts the hard times and eventual comeback of Chris Gardner, a suddenly single salesman who has custody of his son, but finds that providing for the two of them is a challenge in the increasingly unstable economic climate. He struggles to work his way from unpaid intern at Dean Witter to something more substantial, even as life continues to offer him setbacks. Making his Hollywood debut, Italian director Gabriele Muccino was championed by Will Smith for the project. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

Cast

Dan Castellaneta Alan Frakesh
George Cheung Chinese Maintenance Worker
Takayo Fischer Mrs. Chu
Darryl Fong Policeman
Kurt Fuller Walter Ribbon
David Haines Other Young Executive
Karen Kahn Professional Woman
James Karen Martin Frohm
Mark Christopher Lawrence Wayne
George Maguire Police Clerk
Thandie Newton Linda
Thandie Newton Linda Gardner
Esther Scott Shelter Workers
Maurice Sherbanee Roy the Old Neighbor
Michael Silverman Doctor at First Hospital
Michael Silverman Doctor at First Hospital David
Will Smith Chris Gardiner
Will Smith Chris Gardner
Abigail van Alyn Ribbon's Receptionist
Kevin West World's Greatest dad
Peter Fitzsimmons Doctors
George Moffatt Homeless Guy In Line
Keith Stevenson Indian Grocery Clerk
Stu Klitsner Dr. Strauk
Victor Raider-Wexler Landlord
Bob Greene Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital
Brian Howe Jay Thistle
Brian Howe Jay Twistle
David Fine Big Guy Rodney
Rose Aispuro Blood Center Clerk
Reuben Grundy Businessman
Zuhair Haddad Cab Driver
Adam Del Rio Shoe-Spotting Intern
Scott Klace Tim Brophy
Ming Lo Young Executives
Rev. Cecil Williams Himself
Rev. Cecil Williams Reverend Williams
Amir Talai Clerk
John Robb Homeless Guys
Geoff Callan Ferrari, Owner
Erin Cahill Dean Witter Receptionist
Mike Garibaldi Paul
Jaden Smith Christopher
Jaden Smith Christopher Gardner
Domenic Bove Tim Ribbon
Raven Joyful Hippie Girl
Rashida Clendening Bus Driver
Eric Schniewind Dotors
Joseph A. Nuñez Driver Who Hits Chris
Rocky LaRochelle Motel Manager
John Kovacevich Young Executives
Bonnie Akimoto Doctor's Receptionist
Tina D'Elia Shelter Workers
Jason Frazier Young Man - Bus Fight
Kevin Crook Smug Intern
Jim Finnerty News Reporter
Robert Anthony Peters Glide Shelter Worker
Terri Orth-Pallavicini Secretary
Daniel Wilder Homeless Guys
Cathy Fithian Policewoman
Jeff Applebaum Dean Witter Employee
Victor Hoagland Ribbon's Associates
Richard Bischoff Ribbon's Associates
Edward Donlin Dr. Don Florio
Larry Hunt Bucket Man
Arbin C. Kumar Check Cashing Clerk
The Glide Ensemble Glide Singers
Jerry Edwards McLilly Smiley
Shareef Allman Prisoner
Jeffrey Moon Pizza Dad
Peaches Hutchinson Pizza Mom
Brandon Dadwiler Pizza Son
Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine Pizza Daughter

Production Crew

The Reel Team ADR Loop Group
The Reel Team ADR Loop Group
Howard London ADR Mixer
Amina A. Dieye Art Department Coordinator
David F. Klassen Art Director
Michael E. Goldman Assistant Art Director
Paul Howard Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
Geraud Brisson Assistant Editor
Gregg London Assistant Editor
Heather Mullen Assistant Editor
Dan Kemp Assistant Location Manager
Janie Graves Assistant Location Manager
Sean Garcia Assistant Production Coordinator
Shuana Moss Assistant Production Coordinator
Annie Mueller Assistant Properties
Eryne Prine Assistant Sound Editor
Galen Goodpaster Assistant Sound Editor
Christopher P. Gardner Associate Producer
Robert J. McCann Best Boy Grip
Marvin E. Lewis Boom Operator
Jeph Folkins Camera Loader
Goran Pavicevic Camera Operator
Kirk R. Gardner Camera Operator
Denise Chamian Casting
Denise Chapman Casting
Nina Henninger Casting
Angela Demo Casting Assistant
Scout Masterson Casting Associate
Michael Ambrose Chief Lighting Technician
Phedon Papamichael Cinematographer
Andrea Guerra Composer (Music Score)
Tommy Tran Compositor
Travis Wade Ivy Compositor
Blake Neely Conductor
Walton Hadfield Construction Coordinator
Michael J. Becker Costume Designer
Robert Mata Costume Designer
Sharen Davis Costume Designer
Valerie White Costume Designer
Yvonne Bastidos Costume Designer
Riki Sabusawa-Roach Costumes Supervisor
James Chandler Craft Service/Catering
Sandy Reed Craft Service/Catering
Tony's Food Services Craft Service/Catering
Camille Friend Department Head Hair
Mark Yardas Dialogue Editor
Gabriele Muccino Director
Antonio V. Garrido Dolly Grip
Orlando Orona Dolly Grip
Hughes Winborne Editor
David Alper Executive Producer
Louis D'Esposito Executive Producer
Mark Clayman Executive Producer
Teddy Zee Executive Producer
Beau Bonneau Casting Extra Casting
Colleen Kenneavy Extra Casting
Michelle A. De Mayo First Assistant Accountant
Ross Jensen First Assistant Accountant
Bob Hall First Assistant Camera
Patrick McArdle First Assistant Camera
Lars P. Winther First Assistant Director
Michael Viglietta First Assistant Director
John Breinholt First Assistant Editor
Andy Malcolm Foley Artist
Goro Koyama Foley Artist
Pamela Nedd Kahn Foley Artist
Vincent Guisetti Foley Artist
Kyle Rochlin Foley Mixer
Ron Mellegers Foley Mixer
Meg Dickler-Taylor Foley Supervisor
Pierce E. Austin Hair Styles
Wesley Hodge Hair Styles
Yvette Rivas Hair Styles
Halsted Craig Hannah Illustrator
Ray Garcia Key Grip
JoAnn Strafford-Chaney Key Hairstylist
Amy Di Sarro-Sasgen Key Make-up
Erik Bruhwiler Lead Compositor
Ryan Smolarek Lead Compositor
Anthony Carlino Leadman
Molly Allen Location Manager
Rory Enke Location Manager
Debra Coleman Makeup
Gretchen Davis Makeup
Judy Murdock Makeup
Adam Milo Smalley Music Editor
C. Scott Johnson Music Editor
Mike Boustead Music Editor
Mo Henry Negative Cutter
Andrew Roberts Painter (digital)
Travis Yonke Painter (digital)
James Lassiter Producer
Jason Blumenthal Producer
Steve Tisch Producer
Todd Black Producer
Will Smith Producer
Cheryl McHugh Production Accountant
Sheilah Sullivan Production Accountant
Allan Marasco Production Assistant
Brandon Heidt Production Assistant
Daniel Lee Production Assistant
Gregory A. II Huster Production Assistant
Jason Halley Production Assistant
Jennifer Jourdan Production Assistant
Ted Leonard Production Assistant
Teresa Jolene Lee Production Assistant
Vince Cueva Production Assistant
Zachary Bogart Production Assistant
Gretel Twombly Production Coordinator
J. Michael Riva Production Designer
Jill Vaupen Production Secretary
Sharon Lopez Production Secretary
Patrick Sterling Ludden Properties Master
Steven Conrad Screenwriter
Carol De Pasquale Script Supervisor
Gregory G. Hale Second Assistant Director
Jasmine Marie Alhambra Second Second Assistant Director
Julian Brain Second Second Assistant Director
Philip Shanahan Second Unit Camera
Tim Guffin Second Unit Camera
Lauri Gaffin Set Decorator
Chad Owens Set Designer
Noelle King Set Designer
Christopher Bruce Songwriter
Seal Songwriter
Willie D. Burton Sound/Sound Designer
Brad Moore Special Effects Foreman
Matthew Heron Special Effects Supervisor
Kirk R. Gardner Steadicam Operator
Zade Rosenthal Still Photographer
Jeff Mosley Stunts
Randolph Le Roi Stunts
Thomas R. Harper Stunts Coordinator
Michael Haight Supervising ADR Editor
Dennis Drummond Supervising Sound Editor
Michael O'Farrell Supervising Sound Editor
mOcean Title Design
Jim Chesney Transportation Captain
Ken Moore Transportation Captain
David A. Siegel Unit Production Manager
Louis D'Esposito Unit Production Manager
Cid Swank Unit Publicist
John Trunk Video Assist
Digital Dimension Visual Effects
Year: 2006
Runtime: 117
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for some language
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Color type
Deluxe Color

Sound
Dolby Digital
DTS
SDDS

Produced by
Columbia Pictures
Escape Artists
Overbrook Entertainment

Release
December 15, 2006 (USA)
by Columbia Pictures
Relativity Media
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Awards
2006 - Best Picture - Black Reel Awards
2006 - Best Picture - Black Reel Awards