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Directed by Pierre Morel, The Ambush leans on a strong ensemble — Marwan Abdullah, Khalifa Al Jassem, Mohammed Ahmed — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 2021.
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A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.
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