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Ambush

2001 · 8 min
Directed by John Frankenheimer · USA · New Hollywood
Short filmAction

Cast

Clive Owen Tomas Milian Franklin Dennis Jones

Credits

Written by: Andrew Kevin Walker
Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
Music: Michael Wandmacher
Editing: Robert Duffy
Produced by: Robyn Boardman Aristides McGarry

Plot

While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large amount of diamonds. The old man claims to have swallowed the diamonds and that the men will likely cut him open to retrieve them.

Sinekatalog’s take

A driver escorting an old man to a secret destination is stopped by a van of armed men who claim the passenger swallowed a fortune in stolen diamonds. This short is tense and efficient, built on a clever setup. A punchy action vignette for those who enjoy compact thrillers.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (4,886 votes)
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