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Ambushed (1998)
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Cast: Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, William Forsythe
Runtime109 min
RatingR
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Ambushed is a 1998 thriller TV movie directed by Ernest R. Dickerson that received mixed reviews from critics. While the film's action and suspense sequences were praised, some felt the overall plot and characterizations were uneven. Despite its modest television release, Ambushed has not received any major awards recognition.
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Fans of classic thriller and action films will appreciate the suspenseful, character-driven narrative of Ambushed (1998), directed by the talented Ernest R. Dickerson. Featuring gritty performances from Courtney B. Vance and William Forsythe, this TV movie blends high-stakes drama with subtle social commentary on racial tensions, making it a compelling and distinctive entry in the genre.
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Ambushed is a 1998 American action thriller film directed by Ernest Dickerson and starring Courtney B. Vance. The film has also been classified as African American noir. The film premiered on HBO on June 26, 1998.
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