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The Italian Job

1969
Comedy
Crime
1h 39m
Comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam. (imdb)
Directed by:
Peter Collinson Peter Collinson
Written by:
Troy Kennedy-Martin
Starring:
Michael Caine Michael Caine John Clive John Clive Noël Coward Noël Coward Benny Hill Benny Hill Raf Vallone Raf Vallone Tony Beckley Tony Beckley Rossano Brazzi Rossano Brazzi Irene Handl Irene Handl Harry Baird Harry Baird Margaret Blye Margaret Blye Robert Powell Robert Powell George Innes George Innes
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Franchise:
The Italian Job
Genres:
Comedy, Crime, Action
Country:
UK
Languages:
English, Italian
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The Italian Job

1969
Comedy
Crime
1h 39m
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jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 12 Apr 2020
43
20th
I expected to love this but no dice. The muddled tone and grating humour did not work for me one bit. The dialogue is horrendous, nearly every line is repeated twice with another character saying "what?" in between. Even Michael Caine, who has always been great in every film I've seen him in, turns in an exaggerated, awkward performance that I'm sure is safe to blame on the director. Did the protagonist really need to sleep with 17 women in the first 15 minutes to sell us on him being "cool"?
Rated 12 Apr 2020
ribcageribcage
Rated 08 Nov 2018
64
44th
Watch it for the chase or for its time-capsule status.direction is good, especially where the cars are involved, and it makes excellent use of beautiful Italian mountain roads.Jones gives a solid score to all the action, cycling between mellow (Matt Munro singing “On Days Like These” played during the opening drive is one of the most serene movie prologues) and rowdy appropriately. good humor in it, and even after 50 years I laughed at the “You’re only supposed to blow the bloody doors o
Rated 08 Nov 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 10 Jan 2023
70
65th
I wanted to try to keep track of exactly how many cars there are in this but I stopped counting after six. I should probably work on my commitment.
Rated 10 Jan 2023
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 02 Mar 2011
86
88th
ENGLAND! ENGLAND! ENGLAND!
Rated 02 Mar 2011
neonmanNeonman
Rated 10 Nov 2014
86
84th
Really fun and entertaining bank heist flick -- if you love seeing expensive cars get smashed and ruined and fall off tall picturesque cliffs in Italy, you're gonna love this. Starts of well, keeping the charm and humour steady, all the while looking snappily dressed. The preparation for the heist is exciting and leads us into the very well made getaway sequence (where the humour continues) and ends at the most brilliant point.
Rated 10 Nov 2014
shalevshalev
Rated 20 Feb 2019
82
62nd
Fun movie, a bit campy at times, though strangely some of the plot lines just faded into thin air (like the Mafia, and the geeky professor - what were they in the movie for, really?..)
Rated 20 Feb 2019
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 23 Jan 2012
80
78th
Top badass moment? The Minis in the sewer pipe, the Minis on the dam, the Minis on the steps, the Minis in the shopping plaza, etc. Celebrating the best bit of British engineering since the Spitfire is badass; if you're a Brit anyway. Sadly the film's let down by its totally unrealistic dialogue, which indicates that England beat Italy at football, away. 3 cats, no chainsaws or decapitations. Enjoy the awesome cats-on-laps action, matched with some expertly written and delivered dialogue.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
thehynesthehynes
Rated 20 Nov 2012
83
97th
A tongue in cheek crime caper. A glorious bit of fun. An all time British classic. In short....a masterpiece!
Rated 20 Nov 2012
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 03 Sep 2016
4
12th
Uneven, at best: Paper thin and forgettable characters pepper a mediocre heist plot marked by either awkwardly blatant exposition (see the crew introductions) or virtually none at all (was the winding escape route part of the plan? Who knows)-yet there is some unique camerawork, and a scrumptiously classy soundtrack improves everything it touches (the tedious silent driving scenes later on only emphasize this). An unexpected and amusing cliffhanger ending (literally) ends things on a good note.
Rated 03 Sep 2016
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 01 Feb 2015
80
62nd
I finally watched the original. I always enjoyed the remake version of this movie, but I was blown away by this 1969 version. Michael Caine does a great job being smart, funny, and endearing. I can finally understand why he was considered a sex symbol during his time. I'm sure there were a ton of famous actors in this movie, but, besides Benny Hill, I can't name a single person. I love car movies. It is one of my favorite "genres" of movie. This movie is a great addition to the car genre
Rated 01 Feb 2015
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
84th
Kinda dated but stylish and funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
leekennleekenn
Rated 03 Apr 2010
79
62nd
Very good, effortlessly stylish and instantly memorable.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
braddad68braddad68
Rated 28 Apr 2021
92
65th
Some great action sequences and beautiful vistas.
Rated 28 Apr 2021
thegrayghostthegrayghost
Rated 14 Jun 2008
70
62nd
I love it when a plan comes together!
Rated 14 Jun 2008
jhmclellanjhmclellan
Rated 15 Aug 2007
80
62nd
The perfect crime before the Mini was popular.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 28 Aug 2022
72
50th
Bond-adjacent style heist featuring iconic stunt driving sequences, undercooked plot/characters, and a breezy Quincy Jones soundtrack. This is why Michael Caine is Austin Powers' dad.
Rated 28 Aug 2022
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 08 Sep 2008
66
60th
Mediocre until the simply adorable car chase. Caine slutting around in the beginning isn't as charming as it's meant to be, Benny Hill is just disturbing, and come on, what prison was ever that chipper and united? I could have done with a lot more of Camp Freddy, too. The ending came dangerously close to everyone learning an important lesson, and I'm glad it didn't ultimately go there.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 01 Dec 2019
75
49th
It holds up both as a great time capsule for the late 60's spirit and as a fantastic action flick that rivals today's films. The editing, staging, and photography of the heist--especially the car chases--are all a testament to practical filmmaking. The film slightly lacks in a screenplay, however. There's no real villain, even with an attempt at the intro of the movie. And the hero's emotional motivation just isn't there. Still, it--and the funky soundtrack--are recommended.
Rated 01 Dec 2019
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Jun 2021
58
52nd
I mean, Benny Hill as a computer scientist is an amazingly wonderful leap of faith and the driving scenes are ridiculously good, but the ending...is it really an ending?
Rated 14 Jun 2021
naurunauru
Rated 09 Jan 2011
37
27th
Wow I really expected better considering the fame of this film. Four fifths of the film is utterly boring. Then there are some nice driving shots during the final getaway, but as with Bullitt (1968) a few nice driving shots don't make up for an hour and fifteen minutes of horribly dull chit-chat. The ending is terrible. Didn't think I'd say this but the remake is actually better. Worst performance I've seen from Caine; his accent is particularly annoying in this film for some reason.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Feb 2019
85
92nd
Absolutely brilliant. Flawless cinematography and stunts.
Rated 17 Feb 2019
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 14 Aug 2011
65
45th
One of the more odd films I've ever seen. It's either nonsensical, full of weird humor, or boring until the actual heist and chase scene which were cool (except for some really weird music playing in the background). I know it's blasphemous to say but I really enjoyed the remake much more.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
slugslug
Rated 26 Mar 2021
8
72nd
Loved this when I was younger so I'm delighted it's actually great. So much fun.
Rated 26 Mar 2021
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 09 May 2011
68
48th
My comprehensive analysis of the first 15 minutes of the movie is as follows: Car. Crash. Explosion. Suave guy. Hot Girl. Car. Tailored suits. Expensive car. Hot Girls. Bikinis. Italian Job = Good time. The British Robin-Hood-Style Nationalism is so shoehorned it's hilarious.
Rated 09 May 2011
garethmgarethm
Rated 28 Sep 2010
78
59th
You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off !! Classic film which created some of film's most iconic imagery not least the mini escape through the streets of Turin.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
mikulMikul
Rated 17 Mar 2007
80
54th
Excellent caper movie with an archetypal 60s ending. Much better than the remake!
Rated 17 Mar 2007
kasperlKasperL
Rated 14 Aug 2020
50
29th
Add some points if old cars ring your bell, I guess. Or not, because that might actually transform a sub-par caper movie into a bona fide horror film (a lot of said old cars are destroyed).
Rated 14 Aug 2020
chemical404chemical404
Rated 17 May 2010
57
51st
Car stunts and chases is the reason why this film can be considered a classic. Narrative is a total mess. It seems to me that everyone making this film had too much fun themselves, not caring about the viewers. The ending is probably the most abrupt and untimely ever.
Rated 17 May 2010
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 01 Jun 2020
30
14th
How exactly does the prison in this movie work and how did they end up on the roof of multiple buildings that aren't anywhere near each other? The first half of the film is extremely boring. I stayed with it hoping the actual heist would make it worth it, but it was really disappointing.
Rated 01 Jun 2020
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 27 Feb 2007
70
82nd
Classic film Caine shines.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 14 Dec 2011
74
42nd
Michael Caine is very good in this film. Caine is the main reason to watch as most of the supporting cast are not given much to do. There are some fun car chases and the movie definitely has a 60's look.
Rated 14 Dec 2011
mandymandy
Rated 23 Feb 2018
6
44th
Iconic and influential but lacking in any plot or character development and the action scenes are dated.
Rated 23 Feb 2018
rayRay
Rated 07 Apr 2010
65
55th
I feel rather let down by "The Italian Job". I was expecting Caine to a deliver a suave performance, but he barely got a chance. I was expecting a clever plot and a quick, concise screenplay. I got a mostly boring film that dragged a bit. I was expecting an excellent, rip-roaring British Mod score. I got something akin to the Benny Hill theme. It's not a particularly bad film, it just lets itself down so often. The cinematography is stunning, however, and is the sole reason I would recommend it.
Rated 07 Apr 2010
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
75th
A riot! Cool, sexy, fun, distinctively British caper movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 07 Mar 2013
71
59th
Stylish and fun.
Rated 07 Mar 2013
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 08 Apr 2011
24
12th
A charming, somewhat silly crime caper worth a watch mainly for the creativity of the choreographed car chases, and for the way it preserves the spirit of 60s Britain. On the flip side, unfortunately, the strain of British nationalism (arguably, xenophobia) running thoughout is a bit unsettling.
Rated 08 Apr 2011
spleenspleen
Rated 18 Jun 2009
82
77th
At times a little slow and tedious but still a much more entertaining 90 minutes than the remakes. Then again a colostomy would probably be more entertaining than the remake. Correction, definately more entertaining.
Rated 18 Jun 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Dec 2021
90
83rd
An utter delight - very much in keeping with 1969's mores and standards, with a sometimes "cheeky" sense of humour that may not age well, depending on your mind-set, but still great fun; if the caper film has been done to death, the particulars make this film fresh and interesting, especially Jones' wonderful score and a thrilling (and hilarious) "shaggy dog" finale. Caine gives one of his most charismatic 60s performances, and Coward's preening monarchist is alone worth the price of admission!
Rated 20 Dec 2021
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
69
23rd
Some really good stuff, though I found the pacing to be really slow at times.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
supergloosupergloo
Rated 21 Oct 2007
7
38th
Adorable and quirky--two words not commonly associated with a heist film.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
tavingtonTavington
Rated 03 Sep 2010
2
37th
Here is M. Caine in his best condition. Much better than remake yet ending is a bit disappointing.
Rated 03 Sep 2010
redactedredacted
Rated 29 Aug 2013
64
36th
Strange, kinky 60's heist flick. This is how Argo should have been made replacing the fraudulent tension with camp kook. Eccentric British (American) nationalism with a sped up, send up of Italians (Iranians). The finale, the plane goes into a nose dive right as the Iranian border is in sight, John Goodman phones the cockpit somehow 'Alright lads, I've got an idea'. End.
Rated 29 Aug 2013
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
32nd
Pretty good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 02 Apr 2007
60
47th
Better than the remake but still no winner
Rated 02 Apr 2007
hazelhawkshazelhawks
Rated 06 Apr 2023
31
9th
The whole thing is played for laughs rather than thrills which is a shame as it's never funny. The final shot is a hoot but it's a slog getting there.
Rated 06 Apr 2023
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 10 Mar 2013
75
61st
aslinda bir cok yonuyle "eksik" bir film. hirsizlik olayina fazla sempatik bakisi ve milliyet kavramina yaklasimi da itici. (italyanlar, alt edilen gerizekalilar gibi gosterilmis resmen.) 7 verecektim ama finalini pek begendim dogrusu; o yuzden 7,5'tan 8'i munasip gordum. ilk yari vasatin altinda. ikinci yari nispeten daha tempolu. ayrica "mini cooper'lar chok scheker yhaaa" demezsem catlarim. ^^
Rated 10 Mar 2013
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
60
72nd
Watched when the remake came out - much more enjoyable.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 13 Nov 2021
90
94th
Funny
Rated 13 Nov 2021
glm01glm01
Rated 06 Jan 2013
80
64th
80.000
Rated 06 Jan 2013
tinythedoggtinythedogg
Rated 08 Feb 2009
60
48th
Great car chase at the end. Micheal Caine was pretty good. Should have had more Benny hill though as the rest of the characters were pretty bland and forgettable. Pretty bad ending though and seemed kind of slow at times.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
bwahhBwahh
Rated 05 Aug 2009
34
10th
boring. Michael Caine knows how to turn on the swagger though
Rated 05 Aug 2009
frederFreder
Rated 07 Apr 2009
50
36th
Great fun until you get to the ending, which has to be one of the worst ever. If it were a book you'd throw it across the room screaming, "I sat through all that -- for THAT??!!" Still, Freder would rather watch this fifteen times than ever watch the remake even once.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 05 Jan 2020
60
35th
A rollicking caper/car chase film that doesn't take itself too seriously. The setup is a little long for a comedy, and there were times in the car scenes that bordered on the totally unbelievable. Still, a fun popcorn movie.
Rated 05 Jan 2020
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 04 Sep 2012
69
53rd
The action scenes and cinematography were all great but the rest was average.
Rated 04 Sep 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 22 Oct 2011
30
78th
"1969's The Italian Job is a freewheeling, completely unpretentious chase comedy." - Eric Henderson
Rated 22 Oct 2011
oskarhuoskarhu
Rated 08 Feb 2019
74
32nd
Has the odd unecessary scene with forced humour that's typical of the sixties. Caine is compelling, though.
Rated 08 Feb 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 26 Sep 2023
60
23rd
Heretical opinion: The remake of this film is better. I just don't like this film. It doesn't really work as a heist film, for understandable reasons ... it's a comedy, and the details of the heist are deliberately given short shrift in favour of the comedy. I don't think it's funny. Yes, I guess the concluding chase is exciting in theory, but if you never engage with the rest of the film, the excitement remains theortetical. Everything I dislike about Guy Ritchie seems to originate here.
Rated 26 Sep 2023
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 30 Jun 2012
42
8th
So Boring! The camera paid too much attention to Caine and his plan being concocted. The problem with that is you follow a scheme from conception to the development of every single detail, and leave no room for surprise. With zero character development, pointless scenes, and a so-called brilliant plan that a twelve year old could have come up with, it was only the stylish humor and chase scene that made The Italian Job bearable.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
talvitieTalvitie
Rated 17 Aug 2012
61
31st
The movie is just aged too much. I bet that this was a great film when it came out.
Rated 17 Aug 2012
timmytomtimmytom
Rated 07 Jun 2015
76
66th
Fun.
Rated 07 Jun 2015
hayden18hayden18
Rated 29 Jan 2009
67
9th
the remake is better
Rated 29 Jan 2009
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 21 Mar 2024
77
64th
A very solid heist movie that is drastically different from the 2003 movie of the same name (which is also quite entertaining.) This one is much funnier, with a lot of low key humor and a clever plan that it's satisfying to see executed. Good film.
Rated 21 Mar 2024
undermindmUndermind_M
Rated 19 Aug 2009
70
52nd
There's some stuff, then a really good car chase!
Rated 19 Aug 2009
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Apr 2008
70
42nd
Caine is smooth and the action scenes are still pretty exciting, but otherwise it's pretty dated and forgettable. Though that one line is pretty great.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
zipsterZipster
Rated 26 Dec 2014
70
16th
I enjoy the Quincy Jones-scored getaway sequence for the sheer spectacle of it, but what I'm more interested in is the heist itself, of which the film chronicles the stylish preparation. The plan is ingenious. The scene itself has a scrappy straightforwardness to it, but it goes so fast, hurrying to cut to the chase.
Rated 26 Dec 2014
castrophCastroph
Rated 11 Nov 2010
7
70th
Its wackiness overshadows any seriousness and it works.
Rated 11 Nov 2010

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