Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
“He wanted what was coming to him - if he had to kill to get it!!”
Synopsis
Hodiak, Brian, Derek and Teal have just been released from prison. They return to Tomahawk Gap, now a ghost town, to retrieve the money that they stole and was buried by a partner somewhere in the town. While hunting, the Indians attack, and a life and death battle ensues.
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John Hodiak
McCord
John Derek
Kid
David Brian
Egan
María Elena Marqués
Navajo Girl
Ray Teal
Doc
John Qualen
Jonas P. Travis
Otto Hulett
Stranton
Percy Helton
Marlowe
Trevor Bardette
Twin Forks Sheriff
Steve Clark
Prison Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Stableman (uncredited)
John Doucette
Burt (uncredited)
Gail Robinson
Frank (uncredited)
John War Eagle
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lang
- Original Title
- Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
David Lang
Henry Freulich
Aaron Stell
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
David Lang
Screenplay
Aaron Stell
Editor
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
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What is Ambush at Tomahawk Gap about?
Hodiak, Brian, Derek and Teal have just been released from prison. They return to Tomahawk Gap, now a ghost town, to retrieve the money that they stole and was buried by a partner somewhere in the town. While hunting, the Indians attack, and a life and death battle ensues.
Who directed Ambush at Tomahawk Gap?
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Ambush at Tomahawk Gap?
The principal cast of Ambush at Tomahawk Gap includes John Hodiak, John Derek, David Brian, María Elena Marqués, Ray Teal.
When was Ambush at Tomahawk Gap released and how long is it?
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ambush at Tomahawk Gap?
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).