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The Italian Job (1969)

PG 99 min  -  Action | Comedy | Crime  -   3 September 1969 (USA)
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Comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam.

Director:

Peter Collinson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Caine ...
Noel Coward ...
Mr. Bridger (as Noël Coward)
Benny Hill ...
Raf Vallone Raf Vallone ...
Altabani
Tony Beckley Tony Beckley ...
Freddie
Rossano Brazzi ...
Beckerman
Margaret Blye ...
Lorna (as Maggie Blye)
Irene Handl Irene Handl ...
John Le Mesurier John Le Mesurier ...
Governor (as John le Mesurier)
Fred Emney Fred Emney ...
Birkinshaw
John Clive ...
Graham Payn Graham Payn ...
Michael Standing Michael Standing ...
Stanley Caine Stanley Caine ...
Barry Cox Barry Cox ...
Chris
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Storyline

Charlies' got a 'Job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of friends has attempted a high risk job in Italy, right under the nose of the Mafia. Charlies 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>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Gold | Prison | Mini Cooper | Car Chase | Sewer  | See more »

Taglines:

This is the self preservation society See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Charlie staubt Millionen ab See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Yates was first offered the job of director. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Spray of blue paint changes when security van enters building. See more »

Quotes

Lorna: [after hearing a rapid knock at the door] It's the Law, Charlie!
Charlie Croker: What you tell 'em?
Lorna: Charlie, would I tell them anything?
Charlie Croker: ...Yes you would.
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Connections

Referenced in Lupin the Third: The Secret of Mamo (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"It's Caper Time"
(uncredited)
Written by Quincy Jones
Performed by The Italian Job (vocal) See more »