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The Ambulance

The Ambulance

You'll be in perfect health before you die.

19905.81h 36m

Overview

When the woman of his dreams is snatched by a strange ambulance, a young man risks it all to find her and tracks down a trafficking ring.

Directed by Larry Cohen
Written by Larry Cohen
Produced by Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

Top Cast

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Josh Baker

Megan Gallagher

Megan Gallagher

Sandra Malloy

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Lt. Spencer

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

Elias Zacharai

Janine Turner

Janine Turner

Cheryl

Eric Braeden

Eric Braeden

The Doctor

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

McClosky

James Dixon

James Dixon

Detective 'Jughead' Ryan

Jill Gatsby

Jill Gatsby

Jerilyn

Laurene Landon

Laurene Landon

Patty

Themes & Keywords

new york cityambulancechasekidnappingobsessiondetectivemurderconspiracyhospitalcomic book artistabduction

About The Ambulance

The Ambulance is a action, thriller, comedy film released in 1990 exploring themes of new york city, ambulance, chase, kidnapping, obsession, detective. Directed by Larry Cohen, it stars Eric Roberts, Megan Gallagher, James Earl Jones. When the woman of his dreams is snatched by a strange ambulance, a young man risks it all to find her and tracks down a trafficking ring.

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