Ambushed
“When a Klan leader is murdered, it lights the fuse to a race explosion. Now the only man who can put it out is the one everyone suspects.”
Synopsis
Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Ku Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.
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Ambushed (1998) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-13
Top Cast
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Courtney B. Vance
Jerry Robinson
Virginia Madsen
Lucy Monroe
Jer Adrianne Lelliott
Eric Natter
William Forsythe
Mike Organski
David Keith
Deputy Lawrence
Bill Nunn
Watts Fatboy
Charles Hallahan
Sheriff Carter
Robert Patrick
Shannon Herrold
William Sadler
Jim Natter
Carl Espy
Deputy Bean
Scott Hinson
Deputy Dunbar
William Flaman
Tom
J. Michael Hunter
Mintz
Scott Simpson
Richter
Don Hall
Billy Dean
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Miles
- Original Score
- Terry Plumeri
- Original Title
- Ambushed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- DWT Productions, Maple Palm Productions, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest R. Dickerson
Andrew Miles
Terry Plumeri
Phil Oetiker, Frank P. Flynn
Stephen Lovejoy
Alan B. Bursteen, Dave Thomas, Bill Bromiley
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director
Andrew Miles
Writer
Erik Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Burton Rencher
Production Design
Dave Thomas
Producer
Stephen Lovejoy
Editor
Phil Oetiker
Director of Photography
Dana Campbell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambushed
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What is Ambushed about?
Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Ku Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.
Who directed Ambushed?
Ambushed was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
Who stars in Ambushed?
The principal cast of Ambushed includes Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, William Forsythe, David Keith.
When was Ambushed released and how long is it?
Ambushed was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Ambushed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ambushed was composed by Terry Plumeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ambushed?
Ambushed holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).