The Ambush Murders - Production & Contact Info

The Ambush Murders (1982)
Not Rated
TV Movie | 100 min | Crime, Drama

The Ambush Murders (1982)

Not Rated

TV Movie | 100 min | Crime, Drama

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.

Director

Steven Hilliard Stern

Writers

Ben Bradlee Jr. (book "The Ambush Murders") | Tony Kayden (teleplay)

Producer

David Goldsmith

Composer

Paul Chihara

Cinematographer

Frank V. Phillips (as Frank Phillips)

Editor

Richard Patterson

Casting Director

Judith Holstra

Production Designer

Vincent Joseph Cresciman (as Vincent M. Cresciman)

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Updated Jan 5, 1982

Release date

Jan 5, 1982 (United States)

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47 cast members

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