“Ambush” Teaser Poster
The Teaser Trailer Ambush, the anticipated directorial debut from John Salvitti (In the Line of Duty 4) has finally arrived in all its gritty glory. And when we say gritty, we mean it. We’re talkin’ Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer gritty.
Ambush marks Salvitti’s entry into writing, directing and editing his original brand material. “It’s sort of in the vein of Fight Club with the PTSD/split personality. The story centers on issues we see everyday in today’s media. A constant barrage of violence, shootings, bullying and political tensions – issues that are so burdensome, hey’re driving some to engage in violence. That’s Ambush,” says Salvitti.
Salvitti is a martial artist known for his roles in Hong Kong films like Crystal Hunt, Cheetah on Fire, In the Line of Duty 4 and Flash Point – as well his action choreography work in Special ID, Kung Fu Killer and Pound of Flesh. Despite for being known for his fight choreography (and his close association with Donnie Yen and Yuen Woo-ping), Salvitti says that Ambush will deliver more on “phycological action and gun violence” than on martial arts.
Here’s what you can expect from the plot of Ambush: Kal is a visitor to Los Angeles suffering with PTSD and on the verge of carrying out a lone wolf attack. But first, he must rescue his girlfriend from her assailants. Question is: Who lives, who dies and who was merely a fragment of one’s imagination?
The film stars New York theatrical actor Maxx Black in the lead role, with Vietnamese theatrical actress Sai thien Le, and from Milan Italy Model, Sabrina Bertaccini.
Ambush is currently in final stages of post-production.
Updates: Watch the film’s latest Teaser Trailer below. Also, be sure and check out a New Interview with Salvitti as conducted by Mike Leeder and M.A.A.C.
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I saw the name Salvitti and thought, no it cant be that one, not even on City On Fire … But here he is!!! Big fan of his work in TIGER CAGE 2, awesome sword fight!!!!
And the film looks interesting, though almost anything compared to Fight Club sucks. So hopefully the film lives upto the fascinating trailer.
John Salvitti here s/o Ousss respect ✊
John, I just came across your trailer again… Now that I have a read a little about the production, that its taken 20 years to make this film, Im even more eager to see the movie .. I do understand the pain and agony that stop and start film-productions create .. And that makes me hungry to see this passion-project .. But I cant find a way to see it online .. May I please somehow see this film?
Thank you man. Currently AMBUSH is on the desk of a small group of sales reps & being looked at by a select few film festivals. Soon as we get word one way or another , there will be announcements sir. The passion carries …you called that right. Thx again & I’m humbled. I
John, please send me an email here: retter2critical@gmail.com … I have actually been a festival curator, shown my own work in festivals too etc.