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Biography
Eric Clifford Ambler OBE was an influential British author of thrillers, in particular spy novels who introduced a new realism to the genre. He also worked as a screenwriter.
Awards & recognition
- Cartier Diamond Dagger · 1986
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1981
- Grand Prix de Littérature Policière · 1976
- The Grand Master · 1975
- Gold Dagger · 1972
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- Edgar Allan Poe Award — Best Novel · 1964
- Gold Dagger · 1959
- BAFTA Award — Best British Screenplay · 1959 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best British Screenplay · 1955 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1954 · nominated
Filmography12 titles
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955Teleplay
1955Teleplay
A Night to Remember
1958Screenplay
1958Screenplay
The Cruel Sea
1953Screenplay
1953Screenplay
The Promoter
1952Screenplay
1952Screenplay
The Mask of Dimitrios
1944Novel
1944Novel
The Passionate Friends
1949Producer, Screenplay
1949Producer, Screenplay
Background to Danger
1943Novel
1943Novel
The Way Ahead
1944Screenplay, Story
1944Screenplay, Story
Topkapi
1964Novel
1964Novel
The Purple Plain
1954Screenplay
1954Screenplay
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
1959Screenplay
1959Screenplay
Journey into Fear
1975Novel
1975Novel