The Italian Job (1969)
Introducing the plans for a new business venture: "The Italian Job."
Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of his friends has attempted a high-risk job in Torino, Italy, right under the nose of the mafia. Charlie's friend doesn't get very far, so Charlie takes over the 'job'. Using three Mini Coopers, a couple of Jaguars, and a bus, he hopes to bring Torino to a standstill, steal a fortune in gold and escape in the chaos.
Director: Peter Collinson
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: June 2, 1969
Cast
- Michael Caine - Charlie Croker
- Noël Coward - Mr. Bridger
- Benny Hill - Professor Simon Peach
- Margaret Blye - Lorna
- Raf Vallone - Altabani
- Tony Beckley - Camp Freddie
- Rossano Brazzi - Beckerman
- Irene Handl - Miss Peach
- John Le Mesurier - Governor
- Fred Emney - Birkinshaw
Screenplay
Music: Quincy Jones
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: John Trumper
Production: Paramount Pictures, Oakhurst Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heist and Caper Stories, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, gold, robbery, prisoner, england, chase, bus, master thief, traffic jam, thief, caper, mafia, sewer, turin italy, airborne car
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Italian Job about?
- Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of his friends has attempted a high-risk job in Torino, Italy, right under the nose of the mafia. Charlie's friend doesn't get very far, so Charlie takes over the 'job'. Using three Mini Coopers, a couple of Jaguars, and a bus, he hopes to bring Torino to a standstill, steal a fortune in gold and escape in the chaos.
- Who directed The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job was directed by Peter Collinson.
- Who stars in The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job stars Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Margaret Blye, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley.
- How long is The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job is a Crime, Comedy, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job had a budget of $3M.
- Where was The Italian Job produced?
- The Italian Job was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Italian Job?
- The themes of The Italian Job include: Heist and Caper Stories, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Prison Break and Manhunt.