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.
The Italian Job (1969) is a crime, comedy and thriller film directed by Peter Collinson, released on June 2, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill and Margaret Blye. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 892 ratings.
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Michael Caine
as Charlie Croker
Noël Coward
as Mr. Bridger
Benny Hill
as Professor Simon Peach
Margaret Blye
as Lorna
Raf Vallone
as Altabani
Tony Beckley
as Camp Freddie
Rossano Brazzi
as Beckerman
Irene Handl
as Miss Peach
John Le Mesurier
as Governor
Fred Emney
as Birkinshaw
John Clive
as Garage Manager
Graham Payn
as Keats
Directed by Peter Collinson, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and Stanley Baker.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 892 ratings.
I had previously seen this decades ago and with the new Kino Lorber 4K release, decided to give it another try as the first time I wasn't all that entertained. And my opinion pretty much remains the same. The highlight is the car chase scenes in the third act and Michael Caine is great, but the set-up felt really slow and throughout the second act I found myself not very invested. **3.0/5**
Reviewed on January 15, 2023
If Michael Caine is to have an epitaph on his grave stone; then it would have to be "you're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" His portrayal of "Charlie Croker" is excellent in this crime caper about a cunning plan to paralyse the traffic in Turin and steal loads of Italian gold from under the noses of both the Carabinieri and the mafia. Guided from his prison cell by criminal mastermind Noël Coward, they…
Reviewed on June 3, 2023
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The main cast of The Italian Job (1969) includes Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Margaret Blye and Raf Vallone. The film was directed by Peter Collinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Italian Job was released on June 2, 1969 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Italian Job (1969) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 892 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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