The Brink's Job(1978)
The robbery nobody thought could happen by the guys nobody thought could pull it off.
The Brink's Job Synopsis
In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...
The Brink's Job (1978) is a comedy and crime film directed by William Friedkin, released on December 8, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield and Warren Oates. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- William Friedkin
- Writers:
- Walon Green, Noel Behn
- Producers:
- Ralph B. Serpe
- Cinematographer:
- Norman Leigh
- Composer:
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Production:
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Status:
- Released
The Brink's Job (1978) Trailer
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The Brink's Job Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Falk
as Tony Pino
Peter Boyle
as Joe McGinnis
Allen Garfield
as Vinnie Costa
Warren Oates
as Specs O'Keefe
Gena Rowlands
as Mary Pino
Paul Sorvino
as Jazz Maffie
Sheldon Leonard
as J. Edgar Hoover
Kevin O'Connor
as Stanley Gusciora
- Gerard Murphy
Gerard Murphy
as Sandy Richardson
- Patrick Hines
Patrick Hines
as H. H. Rightmire
Malachy McCourt
as Mutt Murphy
- Randy Jurgensen
Randy Jurgensen
as FBI Agent
Key crew
Directed by William Friedkin, written by Walon Green and Noel Behn, produced by Ralph B. Serpe.
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The Brink's Job Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Brink's Job – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brink's Job online?
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The Brink's Job (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Brink's Job?
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The main cast of The Brink's Job (1978) includes Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates and Gena Rowlands. The film was directed by William Friedkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brink's Job released?
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The Brink's Job was released on December 8, 1978 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Brink's Job worth watching?
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The Brink's Job (1978) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Brink's Job?
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