The Chase (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, The Chase is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 93 minutes. “No woman's love can save him. No amount of violence can satisfy him. Only the chase can stop him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Denver, a fleeing bank robber kills a cop and kidnaps an old man to hold as a hostage. He is chased by the police and a news helicopter, which films the entire incident. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. The Chase stars Casey Siemaszko as Hutchinson, Ben Johnson as Laurienti, Gerry Bamman as Peter and Robert Beltran as Mike Silva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Chase has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chase tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chase (1991)?
- In US, The Chase is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chase worth watching?
- The Chase holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chase?
- The Chase stars Casey Siemaszko, Ben Johnson, Gerry Bamman, Robert Beltran and Barry Corbin.
- When was The Chase released?
- The Chase was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.