Ambushed(1998)
When a Klan leader is murdered, it lights the fuse to a race explosion. Now the only man who can put it out is the one everyone suspects.
Ambushed Synopsis
Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Ku Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.
Ambushed (1998) is a thriller, action, tv movie and drama film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, released on June 20, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, Jer Adrianne Lelliott and William Forsythe. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Writers:
- Andrew Miles
- Producers:
- Dave Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Phil Oetiker
- Production:
- DWT Productions, Maple Palm Productions, HBO
- Status:
- Released
Ambushed (1998) Trailer
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Ambushed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Courtney B. Vance
as Jerry Robinson
Virginia Madsen
as Lucy Monroe
Jer Adrianne Lelliott
as Eric Natter
William Forsythe
as Mike Organski
David Keith
as Deputy Lawrence
Bill Nunn
as Watts Fatboy
Charles Hallahan
as Sheriff Carter
Robert Patrick
as Shannon Herrold
William Sadler
as Jim Natter
- Carl Espy
Carl Espy
as Deputy Bean
- Scott Hinson
Scott Hinson
as Deputy Dunbar
William Flaman
as Tom
Key crew
Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, written by Andrew Miles, produced by Dave Thomas.
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Ambushed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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Ambushed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ambushed online?
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Ambushed (1998) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ambushed?
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The main cast of Ambushed (1998) includes Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, William Forsythe and David Keith. The film was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ambushed released?
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Ambushed was released on June 20, 1998 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Ambushed worth watching?
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Ambushed (1998) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ambushed?
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Yes. The official Ambushed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.