Ambulance (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Ambulance is a drama film directed by Janusz Morgenstern, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. In this haunting short fiction film, a group of Jewish children and their teacher are herded into an ambulance by Nazis; the vehicle, ordinarily representing comfort and safety, becomes the group’s death chamber. Morgenstern’s presentation of the incident serves as a metaphor for the horror of the Holocaust, and provides a powerful trigger for discussion of the disturbing issues raised by the film. The figure of the children's’ teacher specifically parallels Janusz Korcak (1879-1942), a famous Jewish educator who ran an orphanage in the Warsaw ghetto and died with his young charges at Treblinka.
Who’s in it. Ambulance stars Zbigniew Józefowicz as SS-man (uncredited), Leopold Rene Nowak as Driver (uncredited), Marek Sniatkiewicz as Boy (uncredited) and Bogusław Sochnacki as Watchman (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ambulance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambulance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambulance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambulance (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ambulance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ambulance worth watching?
- Ambulance holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambulance?
- Ambulance stars Zbigniew Józefowicz, Leopold Rene Nowak, Marek Sniatkiewicz and Bogusław Sochnacki.
- When was Ambulance released?
- Ambulance was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.