Ambush
"HOW DID HE GET AWAY WITH IT!"
Originally released in 1939. Ambush is a drama/crime film. directed by Kurt Neumann. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gladys Swarthout, Lloyd Nolan, and William Henry
Synopsis
Four bandits swoop down on a California bank and flee with $98,000, leaving a truck as the only clue to their identity. Jane Hartman, bank secretary, recognizes the truck as one on which her brother Charles worked. Fleeing to her brother, she is trapped by the gang, composed of its master-mind, Gibbs, Sidney, a gunman, and Randall, a blackballed airplane pilot. Under threat of bodily harm to her brother, she lures truck-driver Tony Andrews to the hideout, and he is forced to help them in their escape attempt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gladys Swarthout
as Jane Hartman
Lloyd Nolan
as Tony Andrews
William Henry
as Charlie Hartman
William Frawley
as Inspector J.L. Weber
Ernest Truex
as Mr. Gibbs
Broderick Crawford
as Randall
Rufe Davis
as Centerville Sheriff
Richard Denning
as Police Garage Mechanic
John Hartley
as Sidney Blue
Antonio Moreno
as Captain Mike Gonzalez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambush about?
Four bandits swoop down on a California bank and flee with $98,000, leaving a truck as the only clue to their identity. Jane Hartman, bank secretary, recognizes the truck as one on which her brothe...
Who directed Ambush?
Ambush was directed by Kurt Neumann.
How long is Ambush?
Ambush has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Ambush released?
Ambush was released on January 20, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ambush?
The main cast of Ambush includes Gladys Swarthout, Lloyd Nolan, William Henry, William Frawley, Ernest Truex.