Ambush (1973): Cast
Ambush is a 1973 action horror film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Yuen Wah. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ambush About?
The premise of Ambush without spoilers.
An honest police officer and his father are falsely accused of a robbery they didn’t commit. The only clue left is his father’s sword, and the real thief has vanished. Determined to clear his family’s name, the officer goes on the run to uncover who really stole the jewels.
Ambush Themes & Keywords
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- female nudity
- wuxia
- windmill
- waterfall
- treachery
- constable
- adultery
Ambush Cast & Characters
Jackie Chan leads the cast, with Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Guard and Yuen Wah as Fan Zhi Long's Man. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ho Meng-Hua
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Jackie Chan - Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Guard
- Yuen Wah as Fan Zhi Long's Man
- Yang Chi-Ching as Chief Fan Zhi Long
Also Starring in Ambush
· 31 more- Yuen Biao Guard
- Corey Yuen Kwai Guard
- Chan Shen Han Chung
- Mars Lao Er of Ximen Tigers
- Wang Hsieh Tu Ba
- Alan Chui Chung-San Fan Zhi Long's Man
- Yuen Bun Han Chung's Bandit
- Dean Shek Tin Cold-faced Swordsman Hong Lieh
- Wong Chi-Ming Fan Zhi Long's Man
- Yuen Miu Fan Zhi Long's man
- Chin Yuet-Sang Waiter
- Lee Pang-Fei Chief Wan Gong Wu
- Chui Chung-Hok Fan Zhi Long's Man
- Tony Ching Siu-Tung Han Chung's Bandit
- Cheung Sek-Aau
- Li Ching Fan Shiou Shiou
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- Goo Chim-Hung Magistrate
- Chao Hsiung Constable Wan Chao Fan
- Little Unicorn Lui Chang
- Tung Lam Zhao Jun
- Sa Au Guo Chin
- Lee Tin-Ying Han Chung's Bandit
- Chan Ho Magistrate
- Pang Pang Constable
- Kong Ling Chan Niang
- Tsui Siu-Ming Bandit
- Jacky Chen Shao-Lung Han Chung's Bandit
- Lee Siu-Chung Constable Li
- Ching Bo-San Lao Da of Ximen Tigers
- Chow Ga-Chong Lao San of Ximen Tigers
- Lee Man-Chow Du Huai
More from Ho Meng-Hua
More films directed by Ho Meng-Hua: Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King, Evil Black Magic, Swift Sword and Shaolin Abbot.
Ambush Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “매복 (1973) (埋伏)” and “Mai Fu”.
- Also known as
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- 매복 (1973) (埋伏)
- Mai Fu
- The Beseiged
- Засада
- 매복
- Emboscada
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Ambush FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ambush, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ambush?
Ambush runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Ambush released?
Ambush was released on January 5, 1973.
Who directed Ambush?
Ambush was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
More films by Ho Meng-Hua Who is in the cast of Ambush?
Ambush stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Guard and Yuen Wah as Fan Zhi Long's Man, among 35 credited actors.
Does Ambush have a post-credit scene?
No. Ambush has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ambush in?
The original language of Ambush is Chinese.
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