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Eric Ambler
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- Writer
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- Director
In short · Wrote for six decades — 24 credits.
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Director
1 credit
Writer
23 credits
The Care of Time(1990)
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Film
Journey into Fear(1975)
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Film
Love Hate Love(1971)
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Film
Topkapi(1964)
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Film
Checkmate(1960)
Writer
TV
The Wreck of the Mary Deare(1959)
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A Night to Remember(1958)
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Battle Hell(1957)
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The Purple Plain(1954)
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Lease of Life(1954)
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The Cruel Sea(1953)
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Shoot First(1953)
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The Promoter(1952)
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The Magic Box(1951)
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Encore(1951)
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Highly Dangerous(1950)
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The Passionate Friends(1949)
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The October Man(1947)
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The Way Ahead(1944)
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The Mask of Dimitrios(1944)
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Hotel Reserve(1944)
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Background to Danger(1943)
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Journey Into Fear(1943)
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Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1953Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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