Pursuit (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, Pursuit is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Michael Crichton, running about 73 minutes. “The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What begins as a routine investigation quickly escalates into a heartstopping race to save millions from certain death in this taut and gripping thriller. Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park, ER) "makes an impressive directorial debut" (The Hollywood Reporter) in this deadly cat-and-mouse game in which the stakes couldn't be higher! When government agent Steven Graves (Ben Gazzara) investigates political extremist James Wright (E.G. Marshall), he uncovers a diabolical plot to blast lethal nerve gas into San Diego during the Republican Convention. What's worse, a computer hacker (Martin Sheen) 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?
Who’s in it. Pursuit stars Ben Gazzara as Steven Graves, E.G. Marshall as James Wright, Martin Sheen as Timothy Drew and William Windom as Robert Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pursuit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pursuit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pursuit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pursuit (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pursuit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pursuit worth watching?
- Pursuit holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pursuit?
- Pursuit stars Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, Martin Sheen, William Windom and Joseph Wiseman.
- When was Pursuit released?
- Pursuit was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.