The Brink's Job

"The robbery nobody thought could happen by the guys nobody thought could pull it off."

Dec 8 1978 PG 1h 44m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...

Plot

After a long spate of bad luck, the little criminal Tony and his gang successfully rob one of Brink's security transports, taking $30,000. Surprisingly their coup doesn't make the press. Curious Tony checks out their headquarters and finds out that their security standard is low beyond belief. Now a really big coup is prepared...

Written by

Walon Green, Noel Behn

Directed by

William Friedkin

Cast

Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Company

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

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"The Brink's Job": Out on DVD 07/03/2016
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