Ambushed
"When a Klan leader is murdered, it lights the fuse to a race explosion. Now the only man who can put it out is the one everyone suspects."
Originally released in 1998. Ambushed is a thriller/action film. directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
Starring Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, and Jer Adrianne Lelliott
Synopsis
Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Ku Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Courtney B. Vance
as Jerry Robinson
Virginia Madsen
as Lucy Monroe
Jer Adrianne Lelliott
as Eric Natter
William Forsythe
as Mike Organski
David Keith
as Deputy Lawrence
Bill Nunn
as Watts Fatboy
Charles Hallahan
as Sheriff Carter
Robert Patrick
as Shannon Herrold
William Sadler
as Jim Natter
Carl Espy
as Deputy Bean
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- DWT Productions
- Maple Palm Productions
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambushed about?
Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Ku Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While ...
Who directed Ambushed?
Ambushed was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
How long is Ambushed?
Ambushed has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Ambushed released?
Ambushed was released on June 20, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ambushed?
The main cast of Ambushed includes Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, William Forsythe, David Keith.