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The Ambush Murders

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, January 5 1982
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of James BrolinJames Brolin
James Brolin was
41 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Paul Marshall'.
Thu, Jul 18 1940
Portrait of Dorian HarewoodDorian Harewood
Dorian Harewood was
31 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Ray Ellsworth'.
Sun, Aug 06 1950
Portrait of Alfre WoodardAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard was
29 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Karisha Ellsworth'.
Sat, Nov 08 1952
Portrait of Robert G. DenisonRobert G. Denison
Robert G. Denison was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Barnes'.
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Portrait of Louis GiambalvoLouis Giambalvo
Louis Giambalvo was
36 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Glenn Landis'.
Thu, Feb 08 1945
Portrait of Amy MadiganAmy Madigan
Amy Madigan was
31 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Molly Slavin'.
Mon, Sep 11 1950
Portrait of John McLiamJohn McLiam
John McLiam was
63 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Judge Collier'.
Thu, Jan 24 1918 –
Sat, Apr 16 1994
Portrait of Teddy WilsonTeddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson was
38 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Jay King'.
Fri, Dec 10 1943 –
Sun, Jul 21 1991
Portrait of Marc AlaimoMarc Alaimo
Marc Alaimo was
39 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Garza'.
Tue, May 05 1942
Portrait of John CalvinJohn Calvin
John Calvin was
34 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Dennis Bowie'.
Sat, Nov 29 1947
Portrait of Clinton Derricks-CarrollClinton Derricks-Carroll
Clinton Derricks-Carroll was
28 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Lyle Hawkins'.
Fri, May 15 1953
Portrait of John DiehlJohn Diehl
John Diehl was
31 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Ferguson'.
Mon, May 01 1950
Portrait of Woody EneyWoody Eney
Woody Eney was
44 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Bishop'.
Tue, Jun 08 1937 –
Mon, Jan 16 2017
Portrait of Dorothy FieldingDorothy Fielding
Dorothy Fielding was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Beth'.
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Portrait of Sean RocheSean Roche
Sean Roche was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Hoyt'.
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Portrait of Antonio FargasAntonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas was
35 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Vaness'.
Wed, Aug 14 1946
Portrait of Harry CaesarHarry Caesar
Harry Caesar was
53 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Emmett Medford'.
Sat, Feb 18 1928 –
Sun, Jun 12 1994
Portrait of Michael CatlinMichael Catlin
Michael Catlin was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Ben Martenson'.
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Portrait of Nathan CookNathan Cook
Nathan Cook was
31 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Gordon Steele'.
Sun, Apr 09 1950 –
Sat, Jun 11 1988
Portrait of Nicholas GuestNicholas Guest
Nicholas Guest was
30 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Policeman'.
Sat, May 05 1951
Portrait of Erica HopeErica Hope
Erica Hope was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Joanie Hoyt'.
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Portrait of John Dennis JohnstonJohn Dennis Johnston
John Dennis Johnston was
31 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Lionel Borland'.
Sun, May 14 1950
Portrait of James KeaneJames Keane
James Keane was
29 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Lambert'.
Fri, Sep 26 1952
Portrait of William PhippsWilliam Phipps
William Phipps was
59 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Judge Cabot'.
Sat, Feb 04 1922 –
Fri, Jun 01 2018
Portrait of Gene RossGene Ross
Gene Ross was
51 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Roberts'.
Sat, Aug 09 1930 –
Wed, Aug 23 2006
Portrait of Dee TimberlakeDee Timberlake
Dee Timberlake was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Teacher'.
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Portrait of Marc VahanianMarc Vahanian
Marc Vahanian was
25 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Adam Gibbs'.
Tue, Apr 17 1956
Portrait of Frances E. WilliamsFrances E. Williams
Frances E. Williams was
76 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Emily Tyson'.
Sun, Sep 17 1905 –
Mon, Jan 02 1995
Portrait of Davis RobertsDavis Roberts
Davis Roberts was
64 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Moran'.
Wed, Mar 07 1917 –
Sun, Jul 18 1993
Portrait of Warren MunsonWarren Munson
Warren Munson was
48 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Judge Liebman'.
Thu, Nov 30 1933
Portrait of Herman Lee MontgomeryHerman Lee Montgomery
Herman Lee Montgomery was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Guitarist'.
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Portrait of Earl FinnEarl Finn
Earl Finn was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Deputy'.
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Portrait of Dick RossnerDick Rossner
Dick Rossner was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Deputy #2'.
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Portrait of Joe HandyJoe Handy
Joe Handy was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Bailiff'.
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Portrait of Debbi PearlDebbi Pearl
Debbi Pearl was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Dispatcher'.
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Portrait of Ken MageeKen Magee
Ken Magee was
35 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Marshal'.
Wed, Dec 11 1946 –
Thu, Dec 31 2015
Portrait of Henry G. SandersHenry G. Sanders
Henry G. Sanders was
39 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Old Con'.
Tue, Aug 18 1942
Portrait of Marshall R. TeagueMarshall R. Teague
Marshall R. Teague was
28 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Guard'.
Thu, Apr 16 1953
Portrait of Charles BracyCharles Bracy
Charles Bracy was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Salty'.
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Portrait of Vivian BrownVivian Brown
Vivian Brown was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Jury Forewoman'.
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Portrait of Grand L. BushGrand L. Bush
Grand L. Bush was
26 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Elton Wardell'.
Sat, Dec 24 1955
Portrait of Richard CrystalRichard Crystal
Richard Crystal was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Desk Sergeant'.
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Portrait of Melanie NobleMelanie Noble
Melanie Noble was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Reporter #1'.
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Portrait of Ken HixonKen Hixon
Ken Hixon was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Reporter #2'.
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Portrait of Gail PirogGail Pirog
Gail Pirog was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Reporter #3'.
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Portrait of Elena FrankElena Frank
Elena Frank was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Waitress'.
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Crew

Portrait of Steven Hilliard SternSteven Hilliard Stern
Steven Hilliard Stern was
44 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Director'
Mon, Nov 01 1937 –
Wed, Jun 27 2018
Portrait of Frank V. PhillipsFrank V. Phillips
Frank V. Phillips was
69 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Director of Photography'
Sun, Apr 07 1912 –
Tue, Apr 12 1994
Portrait of Tony KaydenTony Kayden
Tony Kayden was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of David GoldsmithDavid Goldsmith
David Goldsmith was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Charles W. FriesCharles W. Fries
Charles W. Fries was
28 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Sep 15 1953
Portrait of Richard PattersonRichard Patterson
Richard Patterson was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Paul ChiharaPaul Chihara
Paul Chihara was
43 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Music'
Sat, Jul 09 1938
Portrait of Judith HolstraJudith Holstra
Judith Holstra was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Bonnie DermerBonnie Dermer
Bonnie Dermer was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Bob WestmorelandBob Westmoreland
Bob Westmoreland was
46 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Makeup Artist'
Fri, Aug 30 1935 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of Ellen PowellEllen Powell
Ellen Powell was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Vincent Joseph CrescimanVincent Joseph Cresciman
Vincent Joseph Cresciman was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Production Design'
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Portrait of Ben Bradlee Jr.Ben Bradlee Jr.
Ben Bradlee Jr. was
>> in The Ambush Murders
as 'Novel'
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