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The Ambulance
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The Ambulance

1990-03-22 · 96 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Thriller · Comedy

One minute Josh Baker is meeting the woman of his dreams. The next, he's watching her whisked away by a mysterious ambulance that never arrives at the local hospital. Doubted by the police, Josh is forced to carry on a one-man crusade that leads to a discovery more frightening than his worst fears.

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Directors
Larry Cohen
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Epic Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000

Top Cast

Eric RobertsEric RobertsJosh Baker
James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesLt. Spencer
Megan GallagherMegan GallagherSandra Malloy
Richard BrightRichard BrightMcClosky
Janine TurnerJanine TurnerCheryl
Eric BraedenEric BraedenThe Doctor
Nick ChinlundNick ChinlundHugo
Red ButtonsRed ButtonsElias Zacharai
James DixonJames DixonDetective 'Jughead' Ryan
Stan LeeStan LeeMarvel Comics Editor
Jill GatsbyJill GatsbyJerilyn
Martin BarterStreet Gang Leader
Laurene LandonLaurene LandonPatty
Matt NorklunMatt NorklunAmbulance Driver
Rudy JonesAmbulance Driver
MaxMale Nurse
Deborah HedwallDeborah HedwallNurse Feinstein
Susan BlommaertSusan BlommaertHospital Receptionist
Beatrice WindeBeatrice WindeHead Nurse
Jordan DerwinHospital Official

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