Ambush (1950 film)
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| Directed by | Sam Wood |
| Produced by | Armand Deutsch, Sam Wood |
| Written by | Marguerite Roberts (screenplay) Luke Short (story) |
| Starring | Robert Taylor John Hodiak Arlene Dahl |
| Cinematography | Harold Lipstein |
| Editing by | Ben Lewis |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | January 13, 1950 |
| Running time | 89 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ambush is a 1950 western film directed by Sam Wood and starring Robert Taylor, John Hodiak and Arlene Dahl. This was the last film directed by Sam Wood.
[edit] Plot synopsis
It's 1878 and Ward Kinsman (Robert Taylor), a prospector and Indian scout, has been persuaded to by the US Cavalry to find Mary Carlyle, the daughter of a general, who has been taken by Apaches.
Setting out on the trail with a few cavalrymen and Ann Duverall (Arlene Dahl), Mary’s sister, they come across an Apache encampment. Ward learns from an Apache woman that Mary has been taken by an Apache called Diablito. Returning to the cavalry fort with Tana, a captive Apache, preparations are made for a full-scale expedition to find Diablito.
Captain Lorrison (John Hodiak) proposes to Ann. Ann tells Ward that she has accepted his marriage proposal, but Ward persuades her that she is in love with him.
The expedition sets off. Tana tries a double-cross and Ward kills him in self-defence. Eventually the trackers come across Diablito’s camp and stampede the horses. A gun battle ensues. A cavalry re-enforcement column arrives and routs the band of Indians. Ward rescues Mary. Lorrison sets off in pursuit of the escaping Apache, but he is ambushed and killed. Mary and Ann are re-united back at the fort.
[edit] Cast
- Robert Taylor - Ward Kinsman
- Arlene Dahl - Ann Duverall
- John Hodiak - Capt. Ben Lorrison
- Don Taylor - Lt. Linus Delaney
- Jean Hagen - Martha Conovan
- Bruce Cowling - Tom Conovan
- Leon Ames - Maj. Breverley
- John McIntire - Frank Holly
- Pat Moriarity - Sgt. Mack
- Charles Stevens - Diablito
- Chief Thundercloud - Tana
[edit] External links
- Ambush at the Internet Movie Database
- Robert Taylor at the Internet Movie Database
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