Ambushed (1998)
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.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
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Courtney B. Vance as Jerry Robinson |
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Virginia Madsen as Lucy Monroe |
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Jer Adrianne Lelliott as Eric Natter |
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William Forsythe as Mike Organski |
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David Keith as Deputy Lawrence |
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Bill Nunn as Watts Fatboy |
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Charles Hallahan as Sheriff Carter |
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Robert Patrick as Shannon Herrold |
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William Sadler as Jim Natter |
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Carl Espy as Deputy Bean |
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Scott Hinson as Deputy Dunbar |
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William Flaman as Tom |
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J. Michael Hunter as Mintz |
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Scott Simpson as Richter |
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Don Hall as Billy Dean |
| Directing | Ernest R. Dickerson | Director |
| Writing | Andrew Miles | Writer |
| Crew | Erik Rondell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Editing | Stephen Lovejoy | Editor |
| Art | Valerie Fann | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Paul Ratajczak | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Art | Burton Rencher | Production Design |
| Production | Amy Elisabeth Sabel | Casting |
| Sound | Paul Ratajczak | Sound Supervisor |
| Production | Bill Bromiley | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dana Campbell | Costume Design |
| Sound | Terry Plumeri | Music |
| Production | Alan B. Bursteen | Executive Producer |
| Production | Dave Thomas | Producer |
| Camera | Phil Oetiker | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Darlene Brumfield | Key Hair Stylist |
| Directing | Michael G. Jefferson | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Ric Rondell | Second Unit Director |
| Crew | Lex D. Geddings | Stunts |
| Crew | Keith Siglinger | Stunts |
| Camera | Frank P. Flynn | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ellie Winslow | Key Makeup Artist |
| Art | C. Scott Baker | Set Designer |
| Crew | Bennie Moore | Stunts |
| Directing | Nina K. Noble | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Paul Di Franco | Music Supervisor |
| Crew | Dino Muccio | Utility Stunts |
| Camera | Geary McLeod | Camera Operator |
| Production | Jonathan Josell | Co-Producer |