The Ambush Murders(1982)
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.
The Ambush Murders (1982) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, released on January 5, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars James Brolin, Dorian Harewood, Alfre Woodard and Robert G. Denison. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Writers:
- Ben Bradlee Jr., Tony Kayden
- Producers:
- David Goldsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Frank V. Phillips
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Production:
- David Goldsmith Productions, Charles Fries Productions, CBS
- Status:
- Released
The Ambush Murders Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Brolin
as Paul Marshall
Dorian Harewood
as Ray Ellsworth
Alfre Woodard
as Karisha Ellsworth
- Robert G. Denison
Robert G. Denison
as Barnes
Louis Giambalvo
as Glenn Landis
Amy Madigan
as Molly Slavin
John McLiam
as Judge Collier
Teddy Wilson
as Jay King
Marc Alaimo
as Garza
John Calvin
as Dennis Bowie
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
as Lyle Hawkins
John Diehl
as Ferguson
Key crew
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, written by Ben Bradlee Jr. and Tony Kayden, produced by David Goldsmith.
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The Ambush Murders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Ambush Murders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ambush Murders online?
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The Ambush Murders (1982) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ambush Murders?
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The main cast of The Ambush Murders (1982) includes James Brolin, Dorian Harewood, Alfre Woodard, Robert G. Denison and Louis Giambalvo. The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ambush Murders released?
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The Ambush Murders was released on January 5, 1982 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Ambush Murders worth watching?
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The Ambush Murders (1982) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.