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The Ambulance (1990)

R 91 min  -  Action | Comedy | Horror  -   31 March 1990 (USA)
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Josh Baker meets a very special woman, Cheryl, in the streets of New York. Suddenly she collapses, and she's picked up by an ambulance... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Cohen

Writer:

Larry Cohen

Stars:

Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones and Megan Gallagher
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Roberts ...
James Earl Jones ...
Lt. Spencer
Megan Gallagher ...
Sandra Malloy
Red Buttons ...
Elias Zacharai
Janine Turner ...
Cheryl
Eric Braeden Eric Braeden ...
The Doctor
Richard Bright Richard Bright ...
McClosky
James Dixon James Dixon ...
Detective 'Jughead' Ryan
Jill Gatsby ...
Jerilyn
Martin Barter Martin Barter ...
Street Gang Leader
Laurene Landon ...
Patty
Nick Chinlund ...
Hugo (as Nicholas Chinlund)
Matt Norklun Matt Norklun ...
Ambulance Driver
Rudy Jones Rudy Jones ...
Ambulance Driver
Stan Lee ...
Marvel Comics Editor
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Storyline

Josh Baker meets a very special woman, Cheryl, in the streets of New York. Suddenly she collapses, and she's picked up by an ambulance. When Josh wants to visit her in the hospital, it appears that she hasn't been admitted in the hospital. Josh follows the roommate of Cheryl, and she disappears after a ride in the same ambulance. It's up to Josh to solve the secret behind this strange vehicle. Written by Tony Kessen <rhkessen@cs.vu.nl>  

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Plot Keywords:

Ambulance | Hospital | Psychotronic | Medical | Cult Director  | See more »

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You'll be in perfect health before you die.

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Horror | Romance | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A Ambulância See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Epic Productions, Esparza / Katz Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The ambulance used is a 1973 Cadillac commercial chassis with coach work by Miller Meteor. It is a Lifeliner model with 54 inches of rear headroom. The actual movie car is now owned by a collector in California. See more »

Quotes

Elias Zacharai: How many patients have you killed today, Nurse Feinstein?
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Connections

Referenced in "Masters of Horror: Pick Me Up (#1.11)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Spend the Night with Me"
Written by Gary McLaughlin
Performed by Debra Laws
Produced by Gary McLaughlin See more »