Pursuit
“The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!”
Synopsis
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?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ben Gazzara
Steven Graves
E.G. Marshall
James Wright
Martin Sheen
Timothy Drew
William Windom
Robert Phillips
Joseph Wiseman
Dr. Nordman
Jim McMullan
Lewis
Will Kuluva
Dr. Wolff
Hank Brandt
Agent
Quinn K. Redeker
Captain Morrison
Conrad Bachmann
Second Officer
Robert Cleaves
Gleason
Walt Davis
First Officer
Dan Ferrone
Salesman
Sid Grossfeld
Stack
Diki Lerner
Nerve Gas Victim
Len Wayland
Karley
Joe Brooks
Cop
Eddie Garrett
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dozier
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Pursuit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Crichton
Robert Dozier, Michael Crichton
Jerry Goldsmith
Robert L. Morrison
Gene Fowler Jr.
Robert L. Jacks, Lee Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Crichton
Director
Robert L. Jacks
Producer
Lee Rich
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Robert Emmet Smith
Production Design
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Dozier
Screenplay
Robert L. Morrison
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pursuit.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Pursuit.
MovieLens[30K:40K]
All Watched Films
BD Release: 1971-1975
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1971-1975
Similar Titles to Pursuit
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.3
7.3
6.7
6.3
6.7
7.6
5.9
7.1
6.8
7.9
7.4
6.9
6.6
6.2
5.5
5.1
5.8
5.0
6.1
5.6
More Like Pursuit
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pursuit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pursuit about?
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?
Who directed Pursuit?
Pursuit was directed by Michael Crichton.
Who stars in Pursuit?
The principal cast of Pursuit includes Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall, Martin Sheen, William Windom, Joseph Wiseman.
When was Pursuit released and how long is it?
Pursuit was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Pursuit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pursuit was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Pursuit based on a book or true story?
Pursuit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Crichton".