Ambush (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Ambush is a drama and crime film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 82 minutes. “HOW DID HE GET AWAY WITH IT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Ambush stars Gladys Swarthout as Jane Hartman, Lloyd Nolan as Tony Andrews, William Henry as Charlie Hartman and William Frawley as Inspector J.L. Weber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ambush has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambush tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambush (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ambush change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ambush worth watching?
- Ambush holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambush?
- Ambush stars Gladys Swarthout, Lloyd Nolan, William Henry, William Frawley and Ernest Truex.
- When was Ambush released?
- Ambush was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.