The Italian Job
1969
A recently released criminal mastermind organises a meticulously planned gold bullion heist in Turin, deploying a fleet of Mini Coopers to create a city-wide traffic jam as cover for the getaway. This quintessential British caper film, starring Michael Caine, remains famous for its climactic cliffhanger ending.
Director
- Peter Collinson
Cast
- Michael Caine
- Noel Coward
- Benny Hill
- Irene Handl
- John Le Mesurier
Filming Locations
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Coventry
The Mini chase scenes through the sewers were filmed in (or below) Coventry.
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Crystal Palace
The famous 'You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off' scene was filmed at the old motor racing circuit.
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Kilmainham Gaol
The prison scenes were filmed here.
- Portobello Road