The Ambush Murders poster

The Ambush Murders (1982)

Plot β€” What is The Ambush Murders about?

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.

Top Cast & Director

Directed by: Steven Hilliard Stern

James BrolinDorian HarewoodAlfre WoodardRobert G. DenisonLouis GiambalvoAmy MadiganJohn McLiamTeddy WilsonMarc AlaimoJohn Calvin

Streaming Availability

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Quick Facts

TypeMovie
Released1982
GenreTV Movie, Drama
LanguageEnglish
Runtime100 min
Audience Score80% (8.0/10, 2 votes)

The Ambush Murders β€” FAQ

Is The Ambush Murders worth watching? The Ambush Murders holds a 8.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. 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.

Who directed The Ambush Murders? Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.

Who is in the cast of The Ambush Murders? It stars James Brolin, Dorian Harewood, Alfre Woodard, Robert G. Denison, Louis Giambalvo, Amy Madigan and more.

Where can I stream The Ambush Murders? You can stream The Ambush Murders on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.

When did The Ambush Murders release? It released in 1982.

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