The Wrecking Crew
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Synopsis
When Count Contini attempts to destroy the world's economy by masterminding the theft of $1 billion in U.S. gold, ICE chief MacDonald summons secret agent Matt Helm to stop him.
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The Wrecking Crew (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-15
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Matt Helm
Elke Sommer
Linka Karensky
Sharon Tate
Freya Carlson
Tina Louise
Lola Medina
Nigel Green
Count Massimo Contini
Nancy Kwan
Wen Yu-Rang
John Larch
MacDonald
John Brascia
Karl
Weaver Levy
Kim
Wilhelm von Homburg
Gregor
Bill Saito
Ching
Shuji J. Nozawa
Toki
Pepper Martin
Frankie
Ted Jordan
Guard
Chuck Norris
Man in the House of 7 Joys (uncredited)
Cara Peters
Miss Milkmaid (uncredited)
Ed Parker
Guard (uncredited)
Lynn Borden
Miss Long Distance (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- William P. McGivern
- Original Score
- Hugo Montenegro
- Original Title
- The Wrecking Crew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Meadway-Claude Productions Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
William P. McGivern, Donald Hamilton
Hugo Montenegro
Sam Leavitt
Maury Winetrobe
Irving Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Montenegro
Original Music Composer
William P. McGivern
Screenplay
Irving Allen
Producer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Joseph C. Wright
Production Design
Phil Karlson
Director
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrecking Crew
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What is The Wrecking Crew about?
When Count Contini attempts to destroy the world's economy by masterminding the theft of $1 billion in U.S. gold, ICE chief MacDonald summons secret agent Matt Helm to stop him.
Who directed The Wrecking Crew?
The Wrecking Crew was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Wrecking Crew?
The principal cast of The Wrecking Crew includes Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Tina Louise, Nigel Green.
When was The Wrecking Crew released and how long is it?
The Wrecking Crew was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Wrecking Crew make at the box office?
The Wrecking Crew grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrecking Crew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrecking Crew was composed by Hugo Montenegro.
Is The Wrecking Crew based on a book or true story?
The Wrecking Crew is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrecking Crew?
The Wrecking Crew holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).