The Italian Job poster
Writer Troy Kennedy Martin
Director Peter Collinson

The Italian Job

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

Release Date: 1969-06-02

Duration: 99 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Michael Caine
    Charlie Croker
  • David Kelly
    Vicar
  • Robert Powell
    Yellow
  • Henry McGee
    Tailor
  • Valerie Leon
    Receptionist, Royal Lancaster
  • Margaret Blye
    Lorna
  • Arnold Diamond
    Senior Computer Room Official
  • Benny Hill
    Professor Simon Peach
  • John Le Mesurier
    Governor
  • John Clive
    Garage Manager