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Pursuit

Pursuit

Pursuit

Pursuit

The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!

1972•1h 13m•

★5.4(19 ratings)

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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?

Director

Michael Crichton

Writers

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Main 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

Robert Cleaves

Robert Cleaves

Gleason

Walt Davis

Walt Davis

First Officer

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Michael Crichton

Writing

Novel: Michael Crichton
Screenplay: Robert Dozier

Production

Producer: Robert L. Jacks
Producer: Lee Rich
Casting: Hoyt Bowers

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Jerry Goldsmith

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Robert L. Morrison

Editing

Editor: Gene Fowler Jr.

Art Direction

Production Design: Robert Emmet Smith
Set Decoration: James Cane
Property Master: Robert M. Anderson

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Jerry Cash

Keywords

bombterrorismnerve gas

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!"

#2

The runtime is 73 minutes (1h 13m).

#3

The film was directed by Michael Crichton.

#4

The screenplay was written by Robert Dozier.

#5

The score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Robert L. Morrison.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0069137.

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Rating

5.4/10

Mixed

19 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Pursuit

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

20th Century Fox Television

20th Century Fox Television