Ambush (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Ambush is an action and adventure film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. An officer of the law and his father are framed for a robbery they did not commit. With only his father's sword at the scene and the man nowhere to be found the officer flees in order to discover who really stole the jewels so that he may clear the family name.
Who’s in it. Ambush stars Ching Lee as Fan Shiou Shiou, Chao Hsiung as Constable Wan Chao Fan, Yang Chi-Ching as Chief Fan Zhi Long and Wang Hsieh as Tu Ba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ambush 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 Ambush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambush 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 (1973)?
- 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambush?
- Ambush stars Ching Lee, Chao Hsiung, Yang Chi-Ching, Wang Hsieh and Dean Shek.
- When was Ambush released?
- Ambush was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.