The Ambulance
“You'll be in perfect health before you die.”
Synopsis
One minute Josh Baker is meeting the woman of his dreams. The next, he's watching her whisked away by a mysterious ambulance that never arrives at the local hospital. Doubted by the police, Josh is forced to carry on a one-man crusade that leads to a discovery more frightening than his worst fears.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-19
Top Cast
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Eric Roberts
Josh Baker
James Earl Jones
Lt. Spencer
Megan Gallagher
Sandra Malloy
Richard Bright
McClosky
Janine Turner
Cheryl
Eric Braeden
The Doctor
Nick Chinlund
Hugo
Red Buttons
Elias Zacharai
James Dixon
Detective 'Jughead' Ryan
Stan Lee
Marvel Comics Editor
Jill Gatsby
Jerilyn
Martin Barter
Street Gang Leader
Laurene Landon
Patty
Matt Norklun
Ambulance Driver
Rudy Jones
Ambulance Driver
Max
Male Nurse
Deborah Hedwall
Nurse Feinstein
Susan Blommaert
Hospital Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- The Ambulance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Epic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Jay Chattaway
Jacques Haitkin
Armond Lebowitz, Claudia Finkle
Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Armond Lebowitz
Editor
Claudia Finkle
Editor
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Larry Cohen
Writer
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
Robert Katz
Producer
Larry Cohen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ambulance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ambulance about?
One minute Josh Baker is meeting the woman of his dreams. The next, he's watching her whisked away by a mysterious ambulance that never arrives at the local hospital. Doubted by the police, Josh is forced to carry on a one-man crusade that leads to a discovery more frightening than his worst fears.
Who directed The Ambulance?
The Ambulance was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in The Ambulance?
The principal cast of The Ambulance includes Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Megan Gallagher, Richard Bright, Janine Turner.
When was The Ambulance released and how long is it?
The Ambulance was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ambulance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ambulance was composed by Jay Chattaway.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ambulance?
The Ambulance holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).