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The Wrecking Crew is a loose collective of US session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for a great number of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including hundreds of top 40 hits. The musicians were not publicly recognized in their era, but were viewed with reverence by industry insiders.
- The First Call Gang, The Clique
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- 1960s–1970s
- (see list of members)
Mar 24, 2024 · The Wrecking Crew were a group of all-purpose, highly revered studio musicians who appeared on thousands of popular records – including massive hits such as “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds...
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The Wrecking Crew is a 1968 American spy comedy film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Dean Martin as Matt Helm, along with Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Nancy Kwan, Nigel Green, and Tina Louise. It is the fourth and final film in the Matt Helm series, and is loosely based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Donald Hamilton .
- Meadway-Claude Productions Company
- Hugo Montenegro
- $2.4 million, (US/Canada rentals)
- Irving Allen
The Wrecking Crew: Directed by Phil Karlson. With Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Nancy Kwan. Gold bullion worth USD 1 billion has been stolen from a hijacked train in Denmark. The main suspect is Count Massimo Contini. The US government sends Matt Helm, one of its top agents, to investigate and recover the gold.
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- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Phil Karlson
- 1968-12-25
The Wrecking Crew: Selected Recordings. TheFraggleRockPothead. A selection of tracks featuring the legendary session players known as The Wrecking Crew. Play all.
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The Wrecking Crew may not achieve the greatness of the many classic songs its subjects helped bring to life, but it remains a heartfelt, overdue tribute to overshadowed brilliance. Read Critics...
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- Documentary, Music
- PG