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The Ambassador

The Ambassador

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The Ambassador

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

1985

1h 37m

5.1(34 votes)

Drama

Thriller

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.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Written by: Ronald M. Cohen
Max Jack
Produced by: Yoram Globus
Menahem Golan

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