Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Michael Caine | ... | Charlie Croker | |
Noël Coward | ... | Mr. Bridger | |
Benny Hill | ... | Professor Simon Peach | |
Raf Vallone | ... | Altabani | |
Tony Beckley | ... | Freddie | |
Rossano Brazzi | ... | Beckerman | |
Margaret Blye | ... | Lorna (as Maggie Blye) | |
Irene Handl | ... | Miss Peach | |
John Le Mesurier | ... | Governor | |
Fred Emney | ... | Birkinshaw | |
John Clive | ... | Garage Manager | |
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Graham Payn | ... | Keats |
Michael Standing | ... | Arthur | |
Stanley Caine | ... | Coco | |
Barry Cox | ... | Chris |
Charlie has a "job" to do. Having just left prison, he finds one of his friends has attempted a high risk job in 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 the gold, and escape. Written by Andy Topham <andrew.topham@aeat.co.uk>
This thing starts moving and doesn't let go of you until the end, at which point you wish you were still on the ride going. We were surprised that we'd never herd of this before, especially since so many scenes are in video games these days (and times past).
This isn't one of those movies you spend your time thinking about, just sit down, watch, and let the movie unfold before you. If you're looking for good entertainment, this is it. If you are looking for meaning and some sort of significance, look elsewhere.
Good fast fun! 8/10