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Donald Hamilton

Born March 24, 1919

Died November 20, 2006 · aged 87

Born abroad the son of a Swedish count who renounced his title when he emigrated to the U.S., Donald Hamilton graduated from the University of Chicago and served in the Navy during the second World War. He has published 26 novels in the Matt Helm Series from 1960-1992, as well as several other novels and magazine articles. At last word, he was living aboard his motor-yacht, "Kathleen", somewh…

Known For

The Big CountryThe Big Country · 1958
The Big Country
★ 7.61958
MovieDramaWestern
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
The Wrecking CrewThe Wrecking Crew · 1968
The Wrecking Crew
★ 5.71968
MovieActionComedy
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.
The Violent MenThe Violent Men · 1955
The Violent Men
★ 6.51955
MovieWestern
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
The SilencersThe Silencers · 1966
The Silencers
★ 6.01966
MovieComedyAction
Matt Helm is called out of retirement to stop the evil Big O organization who plan to explode an atomic bomb over Alamagordo, NM, and start WW III.
Murderers' RowMurderers' Row · 1966
Murderers' Row
★ 5.71966
MovieActionAdventure
The handsome top agent Matt dies a tragic death in his bath tub - the women mourn about the loss. However it's just faked for his latest top-secret mission: He shall find Dr. Solaris, inventor of the Helium laser beam, powerful enough to destroy a whole continent. It seems Dr. Solaris has been kidnapped by a criminal organization. The trace leads to the Cote D'Azur.
The AmbushersThe Ambushers · 1967
The Ambushers
★ 5.11967
MovieActionComedy
When an experimental flying saucer crashes, secret agent Matt Helm has to bring back the secret weapons hidden on board.
5 Steps to Danger5 Steps to Danger · 1956
5 Steps to Danger
★ 6.61956
MovieActionThriller
Can a couple keep important secrets from Communist spies?
Matt HelmMatt Helm · 1975
Matt Helm
1975
MovieActionCrime
In this pilot film for the later series, a former secret agent, now a private investigator, is hired to protect a beautiful film star and gets involved with black marketeers and gun runners.

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