Ambushed (1998): Cast
Ambushed is a 1998 action thriller directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, starring William Sadler as Jim Natter, Jer Adrianne Lelliott and David Keith. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DWT Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ambushed About?
The premise of Ambushed without spoilers.
A Klan leader’s murder sparks racial tensions, and the man everyone suspects could stop the chaos. Jim Natter, head of a violent Ku‑Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric is placed under police protection. While four officers escort him to a safe house, they’re ambushed; three officers, including Deputy Lawrence, are killed, and Black deputy Jerry Robinson is blamed for the murders.
Ambushed Cast & Characters
William Sadler leads the cast as Jim Natter, with Jer Adrianne Lelliott as Eric Natter and David Keith as Deputy Lawrence. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ernest R. Dickerson
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William Sadler as Jim Natter - Jer Adrianne Lelliott as Eric Natter
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David Keith as Deputy Lawrence - Carl Espy as Deputy Bean
Also Starring in Ambushed
· 11 more- Scott Hinson Deputy Dunbar
- Courtney B. Vance Jerry Robinson
- Virginia Madsen Lucy Monroe
- Robert Patrick Shannon Herrold
- William Forsythe Mike Organski
- Bill Nunn Watts Fatboy
- Charles Hallahan Sheriff Carter
- J. Michael Hunter Mintz
- Don Hall Billy Dean
- Scott Simpson Richter
- William Flaman Tom
More from Ernest R. Dickerson
More films directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, best-rated first: Juice, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, Never Die Alone and Bulletproof.
Ambushed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ambushed.
Cars in Ambushed
19 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1987 Jeep Wrangler.
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1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1997 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
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Ambushed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ambushed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ambushed?
Ambushed runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Ambushed released?
Ambushed was released on June 20, 1998.
Who directed Ambushed?
Ambushed was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
More films by Ernest R. Dickerson Who is in the cast of Ambushed?
Ambushed stars William Sadler as Jim Natter, Jer Adrianne Lelliott as Eric Natter and David Keith as Deputy Lawrence, among 15 credited actors.
Does Ambushed have a post-credit scene?
No. Ambushed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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