The Ambush Murders
Seen it?1982 | 100 min | TV Movie, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
More like this
The Life of David Gale
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Guilty by Suspicion
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Greed Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Laura
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Broken City Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern
- 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