Pursuit
"The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!"
Originally released in 1972. Pursuit is a action/thriller film. directed by Michael Crichton. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, and Martin Sheen
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox Television
Frequently Asked Questions
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) "make...
Who directed Pursuit?
Pursuit was directed by Michael Crichton.
How long is Pursuit?
Pursuit has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Pursuit released?
Pursuit was released on December 12, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pursuit?
The main cast of Pursuit includes Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, Martin Sheen, William Windom, Joseph Wiseman.