Pursuit

Pursuit

Pursuit

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Pursuit

"The ultimate weapon is about to be unleashed!"

1972

1h 13m

5.2(18 votes)

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Thriller

TV Movie

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?

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Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Ben Gazzara

Steven Graves

Ben Gazzara

Acting

E.G. Marshall

James Wright

E.G. Marshall

Acting

Martin Sheen

Timothy Drew

Martin Sheen

Acting

William Windom

Robert Phillips

William Windom

Acting

Joseph Wiseman

Dr. Nordman

Joseph Wiseman

Acting

Jim McMullan

Lewis

Jim McMullan

Acting

Will Kuluva

Dr. Wolff

Will Kuluva

Acting

Hank Brandt

Agent

Hank Brandt

Acting

Quinn K. Redeker

Captain Morrison

Quinn K. Redeker

Acting

Conrad Bachmann

Second Officer

Conrad Bachmann

Acting

Robert Cleaves

Gleason

Robert Cleaves

Acting

Walt Davis

First Officer

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Dan Ferrone

Salesman

Dan Ferrone

Acting

Sid Grossfeld

Stack

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Diki Lerner

Nerve Gas Victim

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Acting

Len Wayland

Karley

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Joe Brooks

Cop

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Eddie Garrett

Unknown Role

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Bob Harks

Unknown Role

Bob Harks

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