The Ambushers
“Matt Helm rides again! ... with the Ambushers on his back, and some fun on the side!”
Synopsis
When an experimental flying saucer crashes, secret agent Matt Helm has to bring back the secret weapons hidden on board.
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The Ambushers | Why It Crackles | CrackleOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-21
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Matt Helm
Senta Berger
Francesca Madeiros
Janice Rule
Sheila Sommers
James Gregory
MacDonald
Albert Salmi
Jose Ortega
Kurt Kasznar
Quintana
Beverly Adams
Lovey Kravezit
David Mauro
Nassim
Roy Jenson
Karl
John Brascia
Rocco
Linda Foster
Linda
Tomiko Ishizuka
Slaygirl
Karin Feddersen
Slaygirl
Ulla Lindstrom
Slaygirl
Marilyn Tindall
Slaygirl
Lena Cederham
Slaygirl
Susannah Moore
Slaygirl
Terri Hughes
Slaygirl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.5x
+$6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Baker
- Original Score
- Hugo Montenegro
- Original Title
- The Ambushers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Meadway-Claude Productions Company, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Herbert Baker, Donald Hamilton
Hugo Montenegro
Edward Colman, Burnett Guffey
Harold F. Kress
Dean Martin, Irving Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Levin
Director
Herbert Baker
Screenplay
Irving Allen
Producer
Hugo Montenegro
Original Music Composer
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Oleg Cassini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ambushers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ambushers about?
When an experimental flying saucer crashes, secret agent Matt Helm has to bring back the secret weapons hidden on board.
Who directed The Ambushers?
The Ambushers was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in The Ambushers?
The principal cast of The Ambushers includes Dean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule, James Gregory, Albert Salmi.
When was The Ambushers released and how long is it?
The Ambushers was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Ambushers?
The Ambushers had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (2.5 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Ambushers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ambushers was composed by Hugo Montenegro.
Is The Ambushers based on a book or true story?
The Ambushers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ambushers?
The Ambushers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).