The Italian Job

Jun 2, 1969

1h 39m

★ 7.0

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Crime

Comedy

Thriller

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Oakhurst Productions

The Italian Job Trailers

Cast

Charlie Croker

Michael Caine

Mr. Bridger

Noël Coward

Professor Simon Peach

Benny Hill

Lorna

Margaret Blye

Altabani

Raf Vallone

Camp Freddie

Tony Beckley

Beckerman

Rossano Brazzi

Miss Peach

Irene Handl

Governor

John Le Mesurier

Birkinshaw

Fred Emney

Garage Manager

John Clive

Keats

Graham Payn

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