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The Ambassador

The Ambassador

His career is in jeopardy... His marriage is in ruins... And his life is in danger... HE'S THROUGH NEGOTIATING.

19855.01h 37mPG

Overview

An American ambassador to Israel tries to bring peace to the Middle East conflict through unconventional methods, but his efforts are hampered at every turn and his personal life threatened.

Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Written by Ronald M. Cohen, Elmore Leonard, Max Jack
Produced by Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
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Top Cast

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Peter Hacker

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Alex Hacker

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Frank Stevenson

Fabio Testi

Fabio Testi

Mustapha Hashimi

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Minister Eretz

Chelli Goldenberg

Chelli Goldenberg

Rachel

Michal Bat-Adam

Michal Bat-Adam

Tova

Ori Levy

Ori Levy

Abe

Uri Gavriel

Uri Gavriel

Assad

Zachi Noy

Zachi Noy

Ze'ev

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About The Ambassador

The Ambassador is a drama, thriller film released in 1985 exploring themes of israel, palestine, ambassador, plo terrorist group. Directed by J. Lee Thompson, it stars Robert Mitchum, Ellen Burstyn, Rock Hudson. An American ambassador to Israel tries to bring peace to the Middle East conflict through unconventional methods, but his efforts are hampered at every turn and his personal life threatened.

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