The Italian Job

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

Sep 3 1969 G 1h 39m
Action, Comedy, Crime

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.

Plot

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

Troy Kennedy Martin

Directed by

Peter Collinson

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Oakhurst Productions, Paramount

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
52,055
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA