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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.
A team of British criminals, led by Charlie Croker, plan an elaborate heist to steal a fortune in gold bullion from Turin, Italy. They execute a daring plan involving a convoy of Mini Coopers during a city-wide shutdown. However, their success is threatened by internal betrayals and the watchful eyes of the Mafia.
The Italian Job was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, stylish direction, and memorable chase sequences. It has since become a beloved cult classic, celebrated for its charm and innovative use of the Mini Cooper.
Witty and stylish heist film with iconic car chases.
Michael Caine delivers a charismatic performance as the lead.
The ending is famously ambiguous and has become a talking point.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the film's clever plot, exciting car stunts, and the distinctive charm of the Mini Coopers. Many appreciate the classic British humor and the memorable ending.
The iconic cliffhanger ending, where the gold-laden Mini Coopers teeter on the edge of a cliff, was a deliberate choice to avoid showing how the gold would be retrieved, thus saving money on special effects.
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If Michael Caine is to have an epitaph on his grave stone; then it would have to be "you're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" His portrayal of "Charlie Croker" is excellent in this crime caper about a cunning plan to paralyse the...
I had previously seen this decades ago and with the new Kino Lorber 4K release, decided to give it another try as the first time I wasn't all that entertained. And my opinion pretty much remains the same. The highlight is the car chase scen...
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