The Ambushers 1967
“Matt Helm rides again! ... with the Ambushers on his back, and some fun on the side!”
What is The Ambushers?
The Ambushers is a 1967 action and comedy film directed by Henry Levin and starring Dean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule, James Gregory, and Albert Salmi. The story follows secret agent Matt Helm and the ship's former pilot Sheila Sommers as they are sent to recover a government-built flying saucer that was hijacked mid-flight by Jose Ortega, the exiled ruler of an outlaw nation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1967
- Studios
- Meadway-Claude Productions Company, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Ambushers is a 1967 action and comedy film directed by Henry Levin and starring Dean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule, James Gregory, and Albert Salmi. The story follows secret agent Matt Helm and the ship's former pilot Sheila Sommers as they are sent to recover a government-built flying saucer that was hijacked mid-flight by Jose Ortega, the exiled ruler of an outlaw nation.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes, the film combines comedic moments with secret agent action as Helm attempts to bring back the secret weapons hidden on board the crashed experimental flying saucer. Released in the United States on December 22, 1967, the production captures a specific era of cinematic secret agent adventures.
Should you watch it?
“Secret agent Matt Helm goes on a mission to recover a hijacked government-built flying saucer.”
- Features secret agent Matt Helm on a high-stakes mission.
- Combines elements of action and comedy.
- Involves the recovery of a hijacked government-built flying saucer.
- Viewers seeking a different genre may find the action and comedy blend unappealing.
Watch it if you enjoy classic action and comedy films featuring secret agents.
The film blends action and comedy elements across a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB), though specific current streaming links depend on regional providers.
Is The Ambushers (1967) worth watching?
User scores on platforms like ČSFD.cz and Kinobox.cz hover around fifty percent, making it a matter of personal preference for fans of 1960s action comedies.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch first?
The Ambushers is a standalone feature film rather than a television series, so no episodes are required.
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