The Italian Job (1969)
Director
Peter Collinson
Main cast
Michael Caine; Noël Coward; Benny Hill; Margaret Blye; Raf Vallone
Genres
Action, Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Description
Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one his of 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 a fortune in gold and escape in the chaos.
Peter Collinson
Main cast
Michael Caine; Noël Coward; Benny Hill; Margaret Blye; Raf Vallone
Genres
Action, Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Description
Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one his of 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 a fortune in gold and escape in the chaos.
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