The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Introducing the plans for a new business venture: "The Italian Job."

G 1969 · 100 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Comedy, Thriller

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.

Directed by Peter Collinson · Written by Troy Kennedy Martin

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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
John Clive Garage Manager
Graham Payn Keats

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