The Ambassador
“His career is in jeopardy... His marriage is in ruins... And his life is in danger... HE'S THROUGH NEGOTIATING.”
Synopsis
An American ambassador to Israel tries to bring peace to the Middle East conflict through unconventional methods, but his efforts are hampered at every turn and his personal life threatened.
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The Ambassador (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-01
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Peter Hacker
Ellen Burstyn
Alex Hacker
Rock Hudson
Frank Stevenson
Fabio Testi
Mustapha Hashimi
Donald Pleasence
Minister Eretz
Chelli Goldenberg
Rachel
Michal Bat-Adam
Tova
Ori Levy
Abe
Uri Gavriel
Assad
Zachi Noy
Ze'ev
Yosef Shiloach
Shimon
Shmulik Kraus
Stone
Yossi Virginsky
Asher
Yftach Katzur
Lenny
Shai Schwartz
Gadi
Ran Vered
Rafi
Assi Abaiov
Reuven
Avi Kleinberger
Abba
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald M. Cohen, Max Jack, Elmore Leonard
- Original Score
- Dov Seltzer
- Original Title
- The Ambassador
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Northbrook Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Ronald M. Cohen, Max Jack, Elmore Leonard
Dov Seltzer
Adam Greenberg
Mark Goldblatt
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Yoram Barzilai
Production Design
Tami Mor
Costume Design
Emily Draper
Costume Design
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Ronald M. Cohen
Writer
Max Jack
Writer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ambassador
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ambassador about?
An American ambassador to Israel tries to bring peace to the Middle East conflict through unconventional methods, but his efforts are hampered at every turn and his personal life threatened.
Who directed The Ambassador?
The Ambassador was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in The Ambassador?
The principal cast of The Ambassador includes Robert Mitchum, Ellen Burstyn, Rock Hudson, Fabio Testi, Donald Pleasence.
When was The Ambassador released and how long is it?
The Ambassador was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ambassador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ambassador was composed by Dov Seltzer.
Is The Ambassador based on a book or true story?
The Ambassador is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elmore Leonard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ambassador?
The Ambassador holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).