Pursuit

"The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!"

1972 1h 13m EN

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5.4

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5.8

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★5.4TMDB · 19★5.8IMDB · 570

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Synopsis

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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?

“The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Crichton
Writers: Robert Dozier
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Crichton, shot by Robert L. Morrison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Original score by Jerry Goldsmith. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Gene Fowler Jr. shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ben Gazzara and E.G. Marshall and Martin Sheen carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0069137 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michael Crichton directs. Robert L. Morrison behind the camera. Jerry Goldsmith scores. Gene Fowler Jr. cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
254 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Michael Crichton, shot by Robert L. Morrison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jerry Goldsmith. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gene Fowler Jr. shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ben Gazzara and E.G. Marshall and Martin Sheen carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!".
8IMDB entry: tt0069137 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.