Der Ambassador (1985): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, Der Ambassador is a drama and krieg film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 97 minutes. “His career is in jeopardy... His marriage is in ruins... And his life is in danger... HE'S THROUGH NEGOTIATING.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mord, Terror, Intrigen. Im brodelnden Hexenkessel Naher Osten versuchen der amerikanische Botschafter Peter Hacker und sein Sicherheitsbeauftragter Stevenson, eine entscheidende Friedensmission zu einem positiven Ende zu bringen. Doch der engagierte Diplomat wird das Opfer einer heimtückischen Erpressung, die seine Ehe, seine Stellung und den Frieden bedroht. Erst als sein Gegenspieler auf privatem und politischem Parkett, der Anführer einer palästinensischen Terroristenorganisation, zum Verbündeten wird, wendet sich das Blatt. Gemeinsam treten sie gegen die radikalen Kräfte an, die nur ein Mittel zur Lösung kennen: Mord.
Who’s in it. Der Ambassador stars Robert Mitchum as Peter Hacker, Ellen Burstyn as Alex Hacker, Rock Hudson as Frank Stevenson and Fabio Testi as Mustapha Hashimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Der Ambassador has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Ambassador page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Ambassador tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Ambassador (1985)?
- In USA, Der Ambassador is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Ambassador worth watching?
- Der Ambassador holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Ambassador?
- Der Ambassador stars Robert Mitchum, Ellen Burstyn, Rock Hudson, Fabio Testi and Donald Pleasence.
- When was Der Ambassador released?
- Der Ambassador was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.