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Eric Ambler

Writer / Screenwriter / Novelist / Film Producer / Actor | * 06/28/1909 († 89, 10/22/1998) | London (United Kingdom (UK))
Eric Clifford Ambler OBE (28 June 1909 – 22 October 1998) was an English author of thrillers, in particular spy novels, who introduced a new realism to the genre. Also working as a screenwriter, Ambler used the pseudonym Eliot Reed for books co-written with Charles Rodda. ()

Eric Clifford AmblerOBEwas an influential British author of thrillers, in particularspy novelswho introduced a new realism to thegenre. He also worked as a screenwriter.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Thriller | War

Known for these Movies & Shows

The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles L ...

A Night to Remember

NR

1958 | 3.8/5 | 2h 3min
Drama, Action, History
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A RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his co ...

The Purple Plain

NR

1954 | 3.2/5 | 1h 38min
Drama, Adventure, War
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Arthur Simon Simpson is a small-time crook biding his time in Greece. One of his potential victims turns out to be a gentleman thief planning to steal the emerald-encrusted dagger of the Mehmed II fro ...

Topkapi

NR

1964 | 3.3/5 | 1h 59min
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
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At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life miserable enough, but the ...

The Cruel Sea

NR

1953 | 3.5/5 | 2h 6min
Drama, History, War
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Awards & Nominations for Eric Ambler

Officer of The Order of The British Empire Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel Cartier Diamond Dagger 2x Gold Dagger Grand Prix de Littérature Policière The Grand Master Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay 2x BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay
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Movies with Eric Ambler as Actor(1)

as Bren Gun Instructor1943 The New Lot

Movies with Eric Ambler as Crew(27)

Writing/Novel1984 Eine Art von Zorn
Writing/Novel1975 Journey into Fear
Writing/Story1971 Love Hate Love
Writing/Screenplay1971 Love Hate Love
Writing/Novel1964 Topkapi
Writing/Screenplay1959 The Wreck of the Mary Deare
Writing/Screenplay1958 A Night to Remember
Writing/Screenplay1957 Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Writing/Writer1954 Lease of Life
Writing/Screenplay1954 The Purple Plain
Writing/Screenplay1953 Rough Shoot
Writing/Screenplay1953 The Cruel Sea
Writing/Screenplay1952 The Card
Writing/Screenplay1952 The Magic Box
Writing/Screenplay1951 Encore
Writing/Writer1950 Highly Dangerous
Production/Producer1949 The Passionate Friends
Writing/Screenplay1949 The Passionate Friends
Writing/Novel1947 The October Man
Writing/Screenplay1947 The October Man
Writing/Novel1944 Hotel Reserve
Writing/Novel1944 The Mask of Dimitrios
Writing/Story1944 The Way Ahead
Writing/Screenplay1944 The Way Ahead
Writing/Writer1943 The New Lot
Writing/Novel1943 Journey into Fear
Writing/Novel1943 Background to Danger

TV Shows/Series with Eric Ambler as Crew(3)

Crew/Creator1960 Checkmate
Writing/Writer1960 Checkmate
Creator/Creator1960 Checkmate

Full Name: Eric Ambler
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Monday, 06/28 1909 (June) in London (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Thursday, 10/22 1998 (October) in London (aged: 89)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: University of London, Colfe's School
Spouses (current/former): Joan Harrison
Eric Ambler frequently works together with these people:
Peter Ustinov (6x, Actor)
Muir Mathieson (6x, Crew)
William Alwyn (5x, Crew)
Kay Walsh (4x, Actress)
Clive Donner (4x, Crew)
Bill Warrington (4x, Crew)
Richard Addinsell (4x, Crew)
Richard Leech (4x, Actor)
Roland Culver (3x, Actor)
Don Taylor (3x, Crew)
Stanley Holloway (3x, Actor)
John Boxer (3x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:295476, Added: 08/11/2018, Last updated: 03/29/2024