Matt Helm Lounge [Import]

Four-disc set includes: The Silencers (1966)After the success of the James Bond films, Dean Martin swung his way onto the big screen as super-cool secret agent Matt Helm. This debut film in the series finds Helm and klutzy assistant Gail Hendricks (Stella Stevens) saving America's nuclear arsenal from Asian mastermind Tung-Tze (Victor Buono). With Daliah Lavi, Roger C. Carmel, Robert Webber, Arthur O'Connell, and Beverly Adams as "Lovey Kravezit"; based on two novels by Donald Hamilton 102 min. C/Rtg: PG Murderers' Row (1966)When criminal kingpin Julian Wall (Karl Malden) threatens to destroy Washington with a hijacked "helio-beam," it's up to ICE agent Matt Helm (Dean Martin)-who fakes his own death and poses as a Chicago gangster-to stop him, in this fast-paced, light-hearted sequel. Also stars Ann-Margret, James Gregory, Camilla Sparv, and Dino, Desi & Billy. 105 min. C/Rtg: NR The Ambushers (1967)Ace spy and lady-killer Matt Helm (Dean Martin) goes to Mexico with gorgeous female scientist Sheila Sommers (Janice Rule) to track down a mysterious, government-built flying saucer which was hijacked by exiled ruler José Ortega (Albert Salmi). Third Helm outing co-stars Senta Berger, James Gregory, Kurt Kasznar, Beverly Adams; loosely based on Donald Hamilton's novel. 102 min. C/Rtg: NR The Wrecking Crew (1969)The series's final film sees superspy Matt Helm (Dean Martin) teaming up with sexy sidekick Freya Carlson (Sharon Tate, in her final film) to find the criminal genius known as Count Contini (Nigel Green) who's behind a billion-dollar gold hijacking. With Elke Sommer, Nancy Kwan, Tina Louise, and a debuting Chuck Norris; Bruce Lee served as the film's martial arts adviser. 105 min. C/Rtg: PG Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free