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The Ambulance

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  • 1h 36m
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The Ambulance (1990)
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A comic-book artist meets a woman on the NY streets, but after a quick flirtation, she suddenly collapses, and is picked-up by an old ambulance. He checks all the hospitals in the area, but ... Read allA comic-book artist meets a woman on the NY streets, but after a quick flirtation, she suddenly collapses, and is picked-up by an old ambulance. He checks all the hospitals in the area, but the woman seems to have disappeared.A comic-book artist meets a woman on the NY streets, but after a quick flirtation, she suddenly collapses, and is picked-up by an old ambulance. He checks all the hospitals in the area, but the woman seems to have disappeared.

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  • Director
    • Larry Cohen
  • Writer
    • Larry Cohen
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • James Earl Jones
    • Megan Gallagher
Top credits
  • Director
    • Larry Cohen
  • Writer
    • Larry Cohen
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • James Earl Jones
    • Megan Gallagher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    The Ambulance
    Trailer 1:38
    The Ambulance

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    Eric Roberts in The Ambulance (1990)
    The Ambulance (1990)
    Eric Roberts and Megan Gallagher in The Ambulance (1990)
    The Ambulance (1990)
    Megan Gallagher in The Ambulance (1990)
    Eric Braeden in The Ambulance (1990)
    James Earl Jones, Eric Roberts, Daniel Chapman, and Chris Norris in The Ambulance (1990)
    James Earl Jones in The Ambulance (1990)
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    Eric Roberts and Megan Gallagher in The Ambulance (1990)

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    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Josh Bakeras Josh Baker
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Lt. Spenceras Lt. Spencer
    Megan Gallagher
    Megan Gallagher
    • Officer Sandra Malloyas Officer Sandra Malloy
    Red Buttons
    Red Buttons
    • Elias Zacharaias Elias Zacharai
    Janine Turner
    Janine Turner
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    Eric Braeden
    Eric Braeden
    • The Doctoras The Doctor
    Richard Bright
    Richard Bright
    • McCloskyas McClosky
    James Dixon
    James Dixon
    • Detective 'Jughead' Ryanas Detective 'Jughead' Ryan
    Jill Gatsby
    Jill Gatsby
    • Jerilynas Jerilyn
    Martin Barter
    • Street Gang Leaderas Street Gang Leader
    Laurene Landon
    Laurene Landon
    • Pattyas Patty
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • Hugoas Hugo
    • (as Nicholas Chinlund)
    Matt Norklun
    Matt Norklun
    • Ambulance Driveras Ambulance Driver
    Rudy Jones
    Rudy Jones
    • Ambulance Driveras Ambulance Driver
    Stan Lee
    Stan Lee
    • Marvel Comics Editoras Marvel Comics Editor
    Max
    • Male Nurseas Male Nurse
    Deborah Hedwall
    Deborah Hedwall
    • Nurse Feinsteinas Nurse Feinstein
    Susan Blommaert
    Susan Blommaert
    • Hospital Receptionistas Hospital Receptionist
    • Director
      • Larry Cohen
    • Writer
      • Larry Cohen
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    Storyline

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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. 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. —Tony Kessen <rhkessen@cs.vu.nl>
    • disappearance
    • conspiracy
    • investigation
    • amateur detective
    • abduction
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    • Taglines
      • Five minutes after he fell in love, she vanished into thin air.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stan Lee stars in his first film role, playing himself.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Cheryl: You're gonna kill me, aren't you?

      The Doctor: Why yes, I eventually I will. But I promise you... you're gonna be in perfect health before you die.

    • Connections
      Featured in Movie Nights: The Ambulance (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Perpetual Emotion
      Written by Gary McLaughlin & Ophie Shur (as Ophir Shur)

      Performed by Wendy Smith

      Produced by Gary McLaughlin

    User reviews40

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    Top review
    6/10
    Fun ride .........
    "The Ambulance" is not really a "black comedy", although it does have moments of dark humor throughout. It really is sort of a hybrid comedy-suspense film. Eric Roberts carries things as the perplexed wannabe lover boy, while James Earl Jones comes and goes as a perplexed, somewhat irrational police detective. The movie is not overall terrific, but there are some memorable scenes, especially relating to the ambulance itself. Overall for a B movie, "The Ambulance" delivers enough entertainment value to recommend seeing it, however I doubt multiple viewings would be that rewarding. .......................... - MERK
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Into Thin Air
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Epic Productions
      • Esparza / Katz Productions
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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