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Pursuit

1972-12-12 · 73 min · ★ 5.5

Action · Thriller · TV Movie

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?

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Directors
Michael Crichton
Production companies
20th Century Fox Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben GazzaraBen GazzaraSteven Graves
E.G. MarshallE.G. MarshallJames Wright
Martin SheenMartin SheenTimothy Drew
William WindomWilliam WindomRobert Phillips
Joseph WisemanJoseph WisemanDr. Nordman
Jim McMullanJim McMullanLewis
Will KuluvaWill KuluvaDr. Wolff
Hank BrandtHank BrandtAgent
Quinn K. RedekerQuinn K. RedekerCaptain Morrison
Conrad BachmannConrad BachmannSecond Officer
Robert CleavesRobert CleavesGleason
Walt DavisFirst Officer
Dan FerroneDan FerroneSalesman
Sid GrossfeldStack
Diki LernerNerve Gas Victim
Len WaylandKarley
Joe BrooksJoe BrooksCop
Eddie Garrett
Bob HarksBob Harks

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