Movie Description
Ambush
(1939)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Jane Hartman
Tony Andrews
Charlie Hartman
Inspector J.L. Weber
Mr. Gibbs
Randall
Centerville Sheriff
Police Garage Mechanic
Sidney Blue
Captain Mike Gonzalez
Captain Bosen
Pop Stebbins
Motorcycle Officer Sam Moore
Bank Teller
Mother at Restaurant
Boy at Restaurant
Cora, diner owner
Bank Guard Riley
Bank President Wales
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Facts
Original TitleAmbush
Status Released
Release Information
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1939-01-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Crime
