Films
(all starring Dean Martin as Helm)
- The Silencers (1966)
- Murderers' Row (1966)
- The Ambushers (1967)
- The Wrecking Crew (1969)
A fifth film was planned, based upon the novel The Ravagers, but Martin declined the opportunity to play the role once more, even though the title of the film was announced at the end of Wrecking Crew.
A 4-DVD box set containing the four films was released in North America in December 2005.
As of 2006, a more serious adaptation of the Matt Helm novels was reported to be in the early planning stages, with DreamWorks holding the film rights to all of Donald Hamilton's books. In 2009, rumors of the Helm project continue, with Steven Spielberg reportedly signed to produce a film and possibly direct. Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are also producing. No film eventuated.
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Famous quotes containing the word films:
“Does art reflect life? In movies, yes. Because more than any other art form, films have been a mirror held up to society’s porous face.”
—Marjorie Rosen (b. 1942)
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—Mae West (1892–1980)
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