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The Ambush Murders

19821h 40mSteven Hilliard Stern
IMDb 6.2

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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.

TV MovieDrama
MurderPolicemanPolitical Activist

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What is The Ambush Murders (1982) 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.

Who stars in The Ambush Murders?

The Ambush Murders stars James Brolin (Paul Marshall), Dorian Harewood (Ray Ellsworth), Alfre Woodard (Karisha Ellsworth), Robert G. Denison (Barnes), Louis Giambalvo (Glenn Landis). The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.

How long is The Ambush Murders?

The Ambush Murders has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982.

Is The Ambush Murders worth watching?

The Ambush Murders holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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