Ambush Trail (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Ambush Trail is an action and western film directed by Harry L. Fraser, running about 60 minutes. “WAYLAID...BY HIGH ADVENTURE ON THE RANGE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of four western films made for PRC by bantam-weight Bob Steele, Ambush Trail stars Steele as cowpoke Curley Thompson. The villain of the piece intends to bankrupt all the local ranchers and grab up the surrounding property for himself. But with Curley involved, the bad guy and his minions don't have a chance. The screenplay, by D. W. Griffith alumnus Elmer Clifton, is a medley of western cliches, pausing every so often for a first-rate action sequence. Perennial sagebrush sidekick Sid Saylor provides negligible comedy relief.
Who’s in it. Ambush Trail stars Bob Steele as Curley Thompson, Syd Saylor as Sam Hawkins, I. Stanford Jolley as Hatch Bolton and Lorraine Miller as Alice Rhodes, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambush Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambush Trail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambush Trail (1946)?
- In US, Ambush Trail is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Ambush Trail?
- Ambush Trail stars Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, I. Stanford Jolley, Lorraine Miller and John Cason.
- When was Ambush Trail released?
- Ambush Trail was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.