The Wrecking Crew 1968
“Matt Helm Is Alive And Well And Swinging In Copenhagen--So Far!”
What is The Wrecking Crew?
The Wrecking Crew is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Action, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 30, 1968
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Meadway-Claude Productions Company
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Wrecking Crew is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Action, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Meadway-Claude Productions Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Secret agent Matt Helm races to stop a gold heist that could wreck the global economy.”
- Dean Martin leads as the charismatic secret agent
- Blend of action and comedy in a 1960s spy setting
- Final entry in the Matt Helm series
- Humor and style feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tongue-in-cheek 1960s spy adventures with a charismatic lead.
Its light‑hearted action and comedy make it suitable for teen and adult audiences, though some jokes reflect its era.
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Frequently asked questions
Who plays Matt Helm?
Dean Martin portrays the secret agent Matt Helm.
What genre does the film belong to?
It combines action and comedy within a spy‑adventure framework.
Is this film part of a series?
Yes, it is the fourth and final film in the Matt Helm series.
What is the central conflict?
Agent Helm must stop Count Contini from stealing $1 billion in U.S. gold to destabilize the world economy.
When was the film released and what rating does it have?
It premiered in the United States on December 30, 1968 and is rated PG.
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