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The Italian Job

  • 1969
  • G
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
48K
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POPULARITY
3,423
2,961
The Italian Job (1969)
Comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam.
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A comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam.A comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam.A comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam.

  • Director
    • Peter Collinson
  • Writer
    • Troy Kennedy-Martin
  • Stars
    • Michael Caine
    • Noël Coward
    • Benny Hill
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    48K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,423
    2,961
    • Director
      • Peter Collinson
    • Writer
      • Troy Kennedy-Martin
    • Stars
      • Michael Caine
      • Noël Coward
      • Benny Hill
    • 222User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

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    Trailer 3:37
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    Photos184

    Michael Caine, Benny Hill, Margaret Blye, George Innes, Michael Standing, and Raf Vallone in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine and Raf Vallone in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine, Harry Baird, and George Innes in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Peter Collinson, and David Kelly in The Italian Job (1969)
    The Italian Job (1969)
    The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine in The Italian Job (1969)
    Benny Hill and Tony Beckley in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine, Tony Beckley, and Derek Ware in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine in The Italian Job (1969)
    Michael Caine and Margaret Blye in The Italian Job (1969)

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    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Charlie Croker
    Noël Coward
    Noël Coward
    • Mr. Bridger
    Benny Hill
    Benny Hill
    • Professor Simon Peach
    Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone
    • Altabani
    Tony Beckley
    Tony Beckley
    • Freddie
    Rossano Brazzi
    Rossano Brazzi
    • Beckerman
    Margaret Blye
    Margaret Blye
    • Lorna
    • (as Maggie Blye)
    Irene Handl
    Irene Handl
    • Miss Peach
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Governor
    Fred Emney
    Fred Emney
    • Birkinshaw
    John Clive
    John Clive
    • Garage Manager
    Graham Payn
    • Keats
    Michael Standing
    Michael Standing
    • Arthur
    Stanley Caine
    Stanley Caine
    • Coco
    Barry Cox
    Barry Cox
    • Chris
    Harry Baird
    Harry Baird
    • Big William
    George Innes
    George Innes
    • Bill Bailey
    John Forgeham
    John Forgeham
    • Frank
    • Director
      • Peter Collinson
    • Writer
      • Troy Kennedy-Martin
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    • Trivia
      BMC (British Motor Corp.), the owners of the Mini, refused to donate any cars for this movie. The chief of Fiat Motors, however, offered to donate all of the cars needed, including Fiat 500s in place of the Minis. Director Peter Collinson, however, decided that, as it was a very British movie, it should be British Minis. Fiat's boss still donated scores of cars for filming, as well as the factory grounds, and even though the authorities refused to close the roads, the Italian Mafia stepped in and shut whole sections of Turin down for filming, so the traffic jams in this movie are real, as are people's actions during it.
    • Goofs
      The bonnet of Charlie's Aston Martin is hinged at the nose of the car. When the car gets thrown off the cliff, the hinges are near the cockpit. This is because the car which was thrown off the cliff was in fact a Lancia Flavia convertible.
    • Quotes

      [Arthur blows up a truck]

      Charlie Croker: You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

    • Alternate versions
      When the first E-Type is crushed on the mountain road, Charlie says, "You just cost him his no claims bonus." For the American release this was dubbed to, "...his insurance bonus."
    • Connections
      Edited into MacGyver: Thief of Budapest (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      On Days Like These
      Music by Quincy Jones

      Lyrics by Don Black

      Performed by Matt Monro

    User reviews222

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    Featured review
    8/10
    A rollicking heist flick with the best car chase ever put on film
    "The Italian Job" is a comedic heist film that is mostly renowned for the extended car chase getaway. In it, a thief recently released from prison (Michael Caine) organizes a scheme to steal a shipment of gold bars by creating a massive traffic jam and using a trio of Mini Coopers to escape with the loot.

    The cast is pretty decent with the always dependable Caine perfectly cast as charismatic thief Charlie Croker, Noel Coward as the incarcerated backer of the titular job and Benny Hill in a small role as a computer expert obsessed with plump women. Besides that there's no-one worth remarking on and not much acting that isn't up to snuff.

    The script is bold and inventive with much of the humour being understated and unpredictable. The heist itself is clever but the staging of the getaway is a real work of art. Again, there is an inventiveness that is quite refreshing. Nevertheless, I was starting to get a little tired of waiting for the heist to be set in motion. Finally, the ending caps the proceedings in memorable fashion.

    The direction by Peter Collinson is solid and above average for an action-comedy. The music, handled by Quincy Jones, is memorable but also characteristic of the era, meaning that it is unlikely to appeal to all tastes.

    If you're looking for a lighthearted crime caper this is just the ticket. I particularly recommend the film since it includes what is, in my opinion, the best car chase ever filmed.
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    10
    • sme_no_densetsu
    • Sep 6, 2008

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 1969 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Charlie staubt Millionen ab
    • Filming locations
      • Kilmainham Jail, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland(Prison interior)
    • Production companies
      • Oakhurst Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $113,867
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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