The Ambushers

The Ambushers

Matt Helm rides again! ... with the Ambushers on his back, and some fun on the side!

NR 1967 · 102 min · ★ 5.1 · Action, Comedy

When an experimental flying saucer crashes, secret agent Matt Helm has to bring back the secret weapons hidden on board.

Directed by Henry Levin · Written by Herbert Baker

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