The Ambush Murders
Synopsis
An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet another white lawyer who claims that he will help free him.
Top Cast
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James Brolin
Paul Marshall
Dorian Harewood
Ray Ellsworth
Alfre Woodard
Karisha Ellsworth
Robert G. Denison
Barnes
Louis Giambalvo
Glenn Landis
Amy Madigan
Molly Slavin
John McLiam
Judge Collier
Teddy Wilson
Jay King
Marc Alaimo
Garza
John Calvin
Dennis Bowie
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Lyle Hawkins
John Diehl
Ferguson
Woody Eney
Bishop
Dorothy Fielding
Beth
Sean Roche
Hoyt
Antonio Fargas
Vaness
Harry Caesar
Emmett Medford
Michael Catlin
Ben Martenson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Kayden, Ben Bradlee Jr.
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- The Ambush Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- David Goldsmith Productions, Charles Fries Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Tony Kayden, Ben Bradlee Jr.
Paul Chihara
Frank V. Phillips
Richard Patterson
David Goldsmith, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Tony Kayden
Writer
David Goldsmith
Producer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Richard Patterson
Editor
Vincent Joseph Cresciman
Production Design
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ambush Murders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ambush Murders about?
An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet another white lawyer who claims that he will help free him.
Who directed The Ambush Murders?
The Ambush Murders was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in The Ambush Murders?
The principal cast of The Ambush Murders includes James Brolin, Dorian Harewood, Alfre Woodard, Robert G. Denison, Louis Giambalvo.
When was The Ambush Murders released and how long is it?
The Ambush Murders was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ambush Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ambush Murders was composed by Paul Chihara.
Is The Ambush Murders based on a book or true story?
The Ambush Murders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ben Bradlee Jr.".