- Actors: Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley
- Directors: Peter Collinson
- Writers: Troy Kennedy-Martin
- Producers: Michael Deeley, Robert Porter, Stanley Baker
- Format: NTSC
- Language: English, Italian
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: Oct 7 2003
- Run Time: 99 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6302491940
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #949 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Internal countercasting is a big plus in this caper comedy: where else are you going to find Benny Hill and Michael Caine in the same movie? Peter Collinson directs those two as well as Noel Coward, Raf Vallone, Rossano Brazzi, and Irene Handl in a story about the effort to steal gold bullion from the town of Turin. Screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin eschews heist film tradition by placing more emphasis on the gang's getaway than on the complex robbery itself. The film's main claim to comic fame is a wild chase scene set against an enormous traffic jam. The rest of the movie is less memorable, but that extended action sequence is well worth the wait. --Tom Keogh
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This little-known cult caper is about as depraved as they come. Michael Caine, ever the enterprising swinger and swindler, has an ingenious plan to steal a huge cache of Chinese gold to be shipped to Turin as collateral for a new Fiat plant. Since the Italy-Great Britain soccer match is being played at the same time, Caine wants to create a diversion in the form of a monumental traffic jam. For financing, he turns to Noel Coward, who directs British criminal enterprises from his jail cell. A motley crew is assembled, including Benny Hill as a computer expert with a fetish for large-breasted women. It's all a nasty and fun parody, with the most memorable robbery-chase sequence in the history of the caper genre. --Bill Desowitz
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5.0 out of 5 stars
blu ray dvd,
By B. L. (Victoria, BC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Italian Job - 40th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
Sharp and clear, much better then my VHS tape version. Recommended if you are a fan, much better than the newer remakes. Real driving with no CGI.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why can't all movies be like this?,
This review is from: The Italian Job (VHS Tape)
This is one of the finest heist films ever committed to celluloid. This is one of the finest ensemble performances assembled. This is, without question, one of the finest films of its genre. Michael Caine is, as always, smooth and calculating and funny in his subtle, English way. The heist and the set up to the heist are handled brilliantly. I am a longtime fan of all heist films and this has to be, alongside "The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3", the best. From Caine's dead associate talking to him from beyond the grave on reels of black and white film...outlining the whole heist....to the flawless execution of the plan, the pure excitement of the chase scene (The BEST CAR CHASE SCENE EVER)and the twists and turns and even the theme song....everything is pure magnificence. Oh man. Get this movie. Love this movie. Cherish this movie and then watch it again and again. Never before have you seen the things you'll see in this movie. NEVER. I fear that any review I give will be more convoluted and uninforming than actually watching this movie. So that is what you must do. I guarantee you will be grinning from ear to ear and dancing that happy dance you dance when you discover a film as good as this one.... thank your lucky stars...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of British Culture,
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This review is from: The Italian Job: Special Collector's Edition (1969) (Widescreen) (DVD)
As a canadian That has lived in London England for a few years. I can say that this movie is one of the best to come off that island. Hey even sing the great escape song at football matches.Michael Caine at his best ( And if your not a Michael Caine fan you will be after watching this movie). Also, the great car chase with three mini's and a very large bus. If you are a fan of English Culture or you just want to watch a great movie buy it!
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