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The Italian Job

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A British crook (Michael Caine) robs gold ingots in Italy by having a computer expert (Benny Hill) cause a traffic jam.
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The Italian Job is a wildly fun romp that epitomizes the height of Britannia style.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 08/30/2024
5/5
But it’s that stunning, and meaningful, cliff-edge finale that matters most. It is, in essence, a philosophical head-scratcher. Go to Full Review
John Mahoney The Hollywood Reporter 09/04/2019
What The Italian Job has to revive the viewer of the drowsy first 70 minutes is a whopping good third-act mini-car chase, one which will inevitably compared to the daredevil hill vaulting of Bullitt. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian 06/14/2019
4/5
The brio and ambition of The Italian Job can't be doubted and Caine has enormous charisma... Go to Full Review
Tony Sloman Radio Times 03/04/2025
3/5
It's a mightily popular movie, helped immeasurably by the now-iconic status of Caine, the soundtrack from Quincy Jones, the editing by John Trumper, and the marvellous Coward, who masterminds the whole wheeze from his prison cell. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 02/15/2023
4/5
Featuring a spectacular performance from Michael Caine, The Italian Job remains one of the best representations of British culture in the late 1960s. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 10/25/2021
2/4
...works as neither an over-the-top comedy nor a gripping heist thriller. Go to Full Review
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Bob L @Dudeorama5 2d It was a fun movie. A little clunky. I’m still not sure who Mr.britchard was or what his significance. Was he an inmate or tge warden. Anyways, minus some character confusion on the whole Benny hill chubby chasing and molestation it was an interesting movie. The last 30 minutes were the best. The final 30 could have held the movie on its own. See more Matthew T @RT18266008 2d Deservedly popular and iconic, I loved this as a kid, and, as an adult and writer now, can appreciate the subtle mechanics that create a slow build up to an incredibly entertaining heist, build up that gives us time to care about the heroes and loathe the villains, and all of it carried off with that quintessential British cheekiness. it is vERY off its time, and the dismissive way women are treated onscreen going into the 70s, a step backward after the daring 60s, is the only negative here (a trend you can also see in the Bond movies of the period). The technology (computers running on tapes) also looks very dated now. But none of that takes from the performances (Caine and Coward), the sheer brioche, the comedy (the thieves are charmingly childish), and the stunts. The later remake is not worthy to share the name. If you want to teach anyone about British culture - this is pretty much it. See more Michael T @RT57583964 Jun 4 This movie is boring, the version with Mark Wahlberg is much betterp See more Samuel C @RannyManny Dec 18 Genuinely the most amazing British classic which could no doubt be considered a national treasure at this point. While it may start slow for some it quickly pulls you in with an amazing blend of practical effects, real driving and comedy. See more Carl S @RT34058798 Jul 31 1960s humor not translating well. I love Michael Caine, but after the first 10 minutes or so I couldn't take the cheesiness any more. See more Rehan T @RT81460504 06/02/2025 It's alright for 1969, but I think the 2003 one was way better... See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A British crook (Michael Caine) robs gold ingots in Italy by having a computer expert (Benny Hill) cause a traffic jam.
Director
Peter Collinson
Producer
Michael Deeley
Screenwriter
Troy Kennedy Martin
Production Co
Oakhurst Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 41m