The Ambush Murders
1982, English. Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Ambush Murders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Steven Hilliard SternDirector
- James BrolinPaul Marshall
- Dorian HarewoodRay Ellsworth
- Alfre WoodardKarisha Ellsworth
- Robert G. DenisonBarnes
- Louis GiambalvoGlenn Landis
- Amy MadiganMolly Slavin
- John McLiamJudge Collier
- Teddy WilsonJay King
- Marc AlaimoGarza
- John CalvinDennis Bowie
- Clinton Derricks-CarrollLyle Hawkins
- John DiehlFerguson
Details
- Released
- 5 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Kayden
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The Ambush Murders runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Ambush Murders on?
The Ambush Murders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ambush Murders?
If you liked The Ambush Murders, try Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost, Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise, Stone Cold.
Who directed The Ambush Murders?
The Ambush Murders (1982) was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern and stars James Brolin, Dorian Harewood, Alfre Woodard.