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Pursuit

Pursuit

The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!

19725.21h 13m

Overview

When government agent Steven Graves investigates political extremist James Wright, he uncovers a diabolical plot to blast lethal nerve gas into San Diego during the Republican Convention. What's worse, a computer hacker has provided Wright with a psychological profile to help him outwit Graves. As Wright ingeniously eludes Graves, can Graves find a way to stop him before the ultimate nightmare begins?

Directed by Michael Crichton
Written by Michael Crichton, Robert Dozier
Produced by Robert L. Jacks, Lee Rich
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Top Cast

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Steven Graves

E.G. Marshall

E.G. Marshall

James Wright

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Timothy Drew

William Windom

William Windom

Robert Phillips

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Dr. Nordman

Jim McMullan

Jim McMullan

Lewis

Will Kuluva

Will Kuluva

Dr. Wolff

Hank Brandt

Hank Brandt

Agent

Quinn K. Redeker

Quinn K. Redeker

Captain Morrison

Conrad Bachmann

Conrad Bachmann

Second Officer

Themes & Keywords

bombterrorismnerve gas

About Pursuit

Pursuit is a action, thriller, tv movie film released in 1972 exploring themes of bomb, terrorism, nerve gas. Directed by Michael Crichton, it stars Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, Martin Sheen. When government agent Steven Graves investigates political extremist James Wright, he uncovers a diabolical plot to blast lethal nerve gas into San Diego during the Republican Convention. What's worse, a computer hacker has provided Wright with a psychological profile to help him outwit Graves. As Wright ingeniously eludes Graves, can Graves find a way to stop him before the ultimate nightmare begins?

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