Ambush Trail
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Synopsis
One of four western films made for PRC by bantam-weight Bob Steele, Ambush Trail stars Steele as cowpoke Curley Thompson. The villain of the piece intends to bankrupt all the local ranchers and grab up the surrounding property for himself. But with Curley involved, the bad guy and his minions don't have a chance. The screenplay, by D. W. Griffith alumnus Elmer Clifton, is a medley of western cliches, pausing every so often for a first-rate action sequence. Perennial sagebrush sidekick Sid Saylor provides negligible comedy relief.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry L. Fraser
- Original Title
- Ambush Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Fraser
Harry L. Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Fraser
Director
Harry L. Fraser
Screenplay
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambush Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ambush Trail about?
One of four western films made for PRC by bantam-weight Bob Steele, Ambush Trail stars Steele as cowpoke Curley Thompson. The villain of the piece intends to bankrupt all the local ranchers and grab up the surrounding property for himself. But with Curley involved, the bad guy and his minions don't have a chance. The screenplay, by D. W. Griffith alumnus Elmer Clifton, is a medley of western cliches, pausing every so often for a first-rate action sequence. Perennial sagebrush sidekick Sid Saylor provides negligible comedy relief.
Who directed Ambush Trail?
Ambush Trail was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
Who stars in Ambush Trail?
The principal cast of Ambush Trail includes Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, I. Stanford Jolley, Lorraine Miller, Charles King.
When was Ambush Trail released and how long is it?
Ambush Trail was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ambush Trail?
Ambush Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).