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Ambushed

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"When a Klan leader is murdered, it lights the fuse to a race explosion. Now the only man who can put it out is the one everyone suspects."

Duration

1h 49m

Release

20 Jun 1998

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Ku Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.

Plot

A KKK leader is gunned down. His 12 y.o. son isn't spotted. When 4 cops drive the son to a safe house, they're ambushed. Only the racist boy and a black cop get away. He's suspected of the killings so they're on the run.

Cast

Courtney B. VanceJer Adrianne LelliottVirginia Madsen

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10

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Director

Ernest R. Dickerson

Writers

Andrew Miles

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