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Pursuit (1972)

1972-12-12 · 1h 13m · EN
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The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!

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?

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Michael CrichtonDirector

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Ben GazzaraBen GazzaraSteven GravesE.G. MarshallE.G. MarshallJames WrightMartin SheenMartin SheenTimothy DrewWilliam WindomWilliam WindomRobert PhillipsJoseph WisemanJoseph WisemanDr. NordmanJim McMullanJim McMullanLewisWill KuluvaWill KuluvaDr. WolffHank BrandtHank BrandtAgentQuinn K. RedekerQuinn K. RedekerCaptain MorrisonConrad BachmannConrad BachmannSecond OfficerRobert CleavesRobert CleavesGleasonWalt DavisWalt DavisFirst Officer

Keywords

TerroristTerrorismBombNerve gas

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Genre affinityAction · Thriller · Tv MovieTheme affinityTerrorist · Terrorism · BombPacingAction · ShortDirector preference24432Actor preference57893 · 92736 · 41873Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Pursuit

What is Pursuit 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?

How long is Pursuit?

Pursuit has a runtime of 73 minutes.