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Ambush Bay (1966): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Ambush Bay is a 1966 war drama directed by Ron Winston, starring James Mitchum as Pvt. James Grenier, Hugh O'Brian and Clem Stadler. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Ambush Bay (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Ron Winston
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
English
Studio
Courageous Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ambush Bay About?

The premise of Ambush Bay without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A covert Marine operation on a Japanese‑occupied Philippine island seeks to establish contact with Filipino guerrilla fighters. The unit works behind enemy lines, evading patrols and gathering intelligence to aid the resistance, a mission that foreshadows the famed “I shall return” promise.

Ambush Bay Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • philippines
  • world war two
  • u.s. marine corps
  • threat to kill
  • summary execution
  • woman shot
  • suicide
  • leg wound
  • grenade
  • female spy
  • explosion
  • manila philippines
Where to watch

Where to Watch Ambush Bay

Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Ambush Bay Cast & Characters

James Mitchum leads the cast as Pvt. James Grenier, with Hugh O'Brian as Sgt. Steve Corey and Clem Stadler as Capt. Alonzo Davis. Directed by Ron Winston; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Ambush Bay Plot Summary

What happens in Ambush Bay from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Before the 1944 American invasion of the Philippines, a hand-picked Marine Corps amphibious reconnaissance team is dropped by a PBY Catalina to contact an intelligence contact with crucial information. Each Marine is experienced and highly skilled in a specialized task, with the notable exception of the radio operator who will carry the mission’s lifeline. Pvt. James Grenier James Mitchum is drafted into this high-stakes ground operation despite having only six months in the Corps, receiving the wounded radio operator’s equipment and the camouflage jacket to carry on his first frontline mission. He serves as the audience’s guide, a grounded observer who anchors the action in a novice’s perspective as the danger rises and the mission’s hidden stakes come into focus.

Full summary

The whole story of Ambush Bay, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ambush Bay?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which Marine is the film's primary narrator and the newest member of the reconnaissance team?
Details

Ambush Bay Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Emboscada en la bahía” and “Csapda az öbölben”.

Also known as
  • Emboscada en la bahía
  • Csapda az öbölben
  • A Baia da Emboscada
  • La Baie du guet-apens
  • Verrat in der Bucht
  • Baía da Emboscada
  • Zasadzka w zatoce
  • Засада в залива
  • 9인의 특공대
  • 激战伏兵湾
  • Засада в заливе
  • Emboscada a la badia
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  • Nástraha v zátoce

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FAQ

Ambush Bay FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Ambush Bay, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ambush Bay?

Ambush Bay runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Ambush Bay released?

Ambush Bay was released on May 10, 1966.

Who directed Ambush Bay?

Ambush Bay was directed by Ron Winston.

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Who is in the cast of Ambush Bay?

Ambush Bay stars James Mitchum as Pvt. James Grenier, Hugh O'Brian as Sgt. Steve Corey and Clem Stadler as Capt. Alonzo Davis, among 12 credited actors.

Where can I watch Ambush Bay?

In the US, Ambush Bay is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Ambush Bay have a post-credit scene?

No. Ambush Bay has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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