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Writers:
Michael Crichton (novel)
Robert Dozier (writer)
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Release Date:
12 December 1972 (USA) more
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Plot:
A political extremist plans to spread stolen nerve gas in a city where a political convention is being held. Government agents are sent to catch him. more | add synopsis
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Above average cat & mouse suspense thriller. more (5 total)

Cast

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Ben Gazzara ... Steven Graves

E.G. Marshall ... James Wright
William Windom ... Robert Phillips

Joseph Wiseman ... Dr. Nordman

Jim McMullan ... Lewis

Martin Sheen ... Timothy Drew
Will Kuluva ... Dr. Wolff
Hank Brandt ... Agent
Quinn K. Redeker ... Captain Morrison (as Quinn Redecker)

Conrad Bachmann ... Second Officer
Joe Brooks ... Cop
Robert Cleaves ... Gleason
Walt Davis ... First Officer
Dan Ferrone ... Salesman
Sid Grossfeld ... Stack
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Runtime:
73 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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4 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Above average cat & mouse suspense thriller., 3 April 2000
Author: Captain Kronos

One of my local UHF channels showed this movie on a Saturday afternoon. Overall, it is very well done, especially for a made-for-TV movie. The movie moved along at a good pace and the acting was good all around. It is a little reminiscent of the early episodes of "Columbo". Ben Gazzara is pursuing E.G. Marshall, who he knows is planning to do something at a Democratic national convention in San Diego. The two repeatedly try to outwit each other, all the while knowing that the other guy is watching every move. This makes for some interesting plot twists and blind alleys. Crichton, as usual, pays very close attention to technological details, making the premise very realistic, unlike a lot of "caper" movies where plot hinges on an essential piece of knowledge the character could not possibly have had. I'm really surprised this hasn't been remade for the big screen, given Michael Crichton's popularity.

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