Ambush(2001)
Overview
While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large amount of diamonds. The old man claims to have swallowed the diamonds and that the men will likely cut him open to retrieve them. The Driver decides at the last minute to help him, participating in a car chase and shootout with the van. The Driver eventually evades his pursuers and watches their destruction. He then delivers the old man to a town nearby and asks the merchant if he did indeed swallowed the diamonds. The client merely chuckles and walks away. The Driver then leaves.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
BMW Films
Cast
Clive Owen
as The Driver
Tomas Milian
as Elderly Cuban
Franklin Dennis Jones
as Thug 1
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
0h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
BMW Films • Anonymous Content
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ambush?▼
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What is Ambush about?▼
While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large amount of diamonds. The old man claims to have swallowed the diamonds and that the men will likely cut him open to retrieve them. The Driver decides at the last minute to help him, participating in a car chase and shootout with the van. The Driver eventually evades his pursuers and watches their destruction. He then delivers the old man to a town nearby and asks the merchant if he did indeed swallowed the diamonds. The client merely chuckles and walks away. The Driver then leaves.
Who directed Ambush?▼
Ambush was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 2001. It is a action film.
How long is Ambush?▼
Ambush has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
Who stars in Ambush?▼
The cast of Ambush includes Clive Owen as The Driver, Tomas Milian as Elderly Cuban, Franklin Dennis Jones as Thug 1.
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