Pursuit(1972)
The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!
Pursuit Synopsis
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?
Pursuit (1972) is a action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Michael Crichton, released on December 12, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, Martin Sheen and William Windom. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Crichton
- Writers:
- Robert Dozier, Michael Crichton
- Producers:
- Lee Rich, Robert L. Jacks
- Cinematographer:
- Robert L. Morrison
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Status:
- Released
Pursuit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as Steven Graves
E.G. Marshall
as James Wright
Martin Sheen
as Timothy Drew
William Windom
as Robert Phillips
Joseph Wiseman
as Dr. Nordman
Jim McMullan
as Lewis
Will Kuluva
as Dr. Wolff
Hank Brandt
as Agent
Quinn K. Redeker
as Captain Morrison
Conrad Bachmann
as Second Officer
Robert Cleaves
as Gleason
- Walt Davis
Walt Davis
as First Officer
Key crew
Directed by Michael Crichton, written by Robert Dozier and Michael Crichton, produced by Lee Rich and Robert L. Jacks.
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Pursuit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 19 ratings.
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Pursuit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pursuit online?
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Pursuit (1972) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pursuit?
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The main cast of Pursuit (1972) includes Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, Martin Sheen, William Windom and Joseph Wiseman. The film was directed by Michael Crichton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pursuit released?
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Pursuit was released on December 12, 1972 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Pursuit worth watching?
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Pursuit (1972) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.