Movie · 1967
Is The Ambushers based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Ambushers is based on the book The Ambushers by Donald Hamilton (1963).
The Ambushers is part of the Matt Helm series.
The movie was released in 1967.
The book behind The Ambushers
Matt Helm: books by publication date
- Death of a Citizen (1960)
- The Wrecking Crew (1960)
- The Removers (1961)
- Murderers' Row (1962)
- The Ambushers (1963)
- The Ravagers (1964)
- The Shadowers (1964)
- The Betrayers (1966)
- The Menacers (1968)
- The Interlopers (1969)
- The Intriguers (1972)
- The Intimidators (1974)
- The Terminators (1975)
- The Retaliators (1976)
- The Detonators (1982)
- The Revengers (1982)
- The Annihilators (1983)
- The Infiltrators (1984)
- The Vanishers (1986)
- The Demolishers (1987)
- The Frighteners (1989)
- The Threateners (1992)
- The Damagers (1993)
- The Dominators (2002)
Common questions
Is The Ambushers based on a book?
Yes. The Ambushers is based on the book The Ambushers by Donald Hamilton (1963).
Who wrote the book The Ambushers is based on?
The Ambushers was written by Donald Hamilton and first published in 1963.
Is The Ambushers part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Matt Helm series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Ambushers before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.