Ambush
Synopsis
While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large amount of diamonds. The old man claims to have swallowed the diamonds and that the men will likely cut him open to retrieve them. The Driver decides at the last minute to help him, participating in a car chase and shootout with the van. The Driver eventually evades his pursuers and watches their destruction. He then delivers the old man to a town nearby and asks the merchant if he did indeed swallowed the diamonds. The client merely chuckles and walks away. The Driver then leaves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2001
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Kevin Walker
- Original Score
- Michael Wandmacher
- Original Title
- Ambush
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- BMW Films, Anonymous Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Andrew Kevin Walker
Michael Wandmacher
Newton Thomas Sigel
Robert Duffy
Aristides McGarry, Robyn Boardman, David Fincher
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Aristides McGarry
Producer
Andrew Kevin Walker
Writer
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Robyn Boardman
Producer
Robert Duffy
Editor
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
May Routh
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambush
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What is Ambush about?
While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large amount of diamonds. The old man claims to have swallowed the diamonds and that the men will likely cut him open to retrieve them. The Driver decides at the last minute to help him, participating in a car chase and shootout with the van. The Driver eventually evades his pursuers and watches their destruction. He then delivers the old man to a town nearby and asks the merchant if he did indeed swallowed the diamonds. The client merely chuckles and walks away. The Driver then leaves.
Who directed Ambush?
Ambush was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in Ambush?
The principal cast of Ambush includes Clive Owen, Tomas Milian, Franklin Dennis Jones.
When was Ambush released and how long is it?
Ambush was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Ambush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ambush was composed by Michael Wandmacher.