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| Original Title |
Italian Job, The |
| Director |
Peter Collinson |
| Genre |
Action, Comedy, Crime |
| Released |
1969-06-2 |
| MPAA Rating |
None |
| Rated |
7.3 |
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| 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. |
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| Michael Caine as Charlie Croker , Noel Coward as Mr. Bridger (as Noƫl Coward) , Benny Hill as Professor Simon Peach , Raf Vallone as Altabani , Tony Beckley as 'Camp' Freddie , Rossano Brazzi as Beckerman , Margaret Blye as Lorna (as Maggie Blye) , Irene Handl as Miss Peach , John Le Mesurier as Governor , Fred Emney as Birkinshaw , John Clive as Garage Manager , Graham Payn as Keats , Michael Standing as Arthur , Stanley Caine as Coco , Barry Cox as Chris |
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A Funny Caper
Charlie Croker (Michael Caine), a recent parolee, goes right back into his
old line of work--robbery--by masterminding a heist of four million dollars
in gold bars. But first, he has to set up the biggest traffic jam Italy has
ever seen in order to pull it off....
Recently remade with Mark Wahlberg as Croker, the original "Italian Job"
from 1969 is definitely the better of the two (though the remake is decent
enough). It's funnier, and the car chase towards the end involving classic
Mini-Coopers is longer, better, and truly thrilling (they even drive over
rooftops!). Also, being a product from the swinging 60's, the colorful
fashions everybody wears in this flick are a total hoot to look at. And
finally, you've got good 'ol Michael Caine starring in it, and he's
wonderfully witty. Benny Hill as one of Caine's accomplices and Noel Coward
as a Mafia man who gets royal treatment in prison are also fun to
watch.
The controversial ending of "The Italian Job" will be debated among viewers
forevermore. For me, it IS a disappointing ending, as if the filmmakers
didn't quite know how to conclude this caper. But hey, "The Italian Job" is
a comedy after all, and you're certainly not meant to take it seriously. If
you've only seen the 2003 remake, then you've GOT to see this version. The
original "Italian Job" is great fun.
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