The Italian Job (Original title)
Dates: 1969 (Copyright), 27 July 1969 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Peter Collinson
Synopsis: Master-minded in the security of a British jail, a daring, mammoth gold bullion raid is successfully carried out in Turin followed by a car chase through the city involving several minis.
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Subjects: Robberies, Football matches
Releases
Date: 1969Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 100 mins Length: 8960 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Team films in adaptation: Remembered stories and forgotten..Author: STRONG, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...books". Argues that the 'team film' is a neglected genre and that films such as The GREAT ESCAPE, The ITALIAN JOB and The PROFESSIONALS share characteristics that bind them as a film genre.
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Pages: 240-241
Title: The top 10: ExplosionsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top ten scenes of explosions to appear in films, with brief critique.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 128-129
Title: The 20 top criminals:the wiliest law-breakers on planet filmArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the ten best criminal characters in fiction film as voted for by the readers of Empire magazine.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n4 April 2006 Pages: 32-34
Title: Frame grabAuthor: MCMAHON, Gary F. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A description of trailer out-takes that did not feature in the final release of films made between 1940s through 1960s, including The ITALIAN JOB.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n12 December 2002 Page: 64
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n120 June 1999 Page: 28
Title: New filmsAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1999 Page: 33
Title: The Italian jobAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: AMPS n31 Autumn 1999 Pages: 8-9
Title: More Revivals:Recollections from Antal Kovacs:The Italian...Author: KOVACS, Antal Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Antal Kovacs' recollections of his work on The ITALIAN JOB.
In: Total Film n33 October 1999 Page: 91
Title: New filmsAuthor: WINSTANLEY, Cam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999 Page: 65
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n125 November 1999 Page: 138
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of boxed set of 3 videos: ZULU, ALFIE, The ITALIAN JOB.
In: Guia de Filmes n30 Nov/Dec 1970 Pages: 224-225
Title: [Guia de Filmes - n30 Nov/Dec 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Portuguese
In: The Hollywood Reporter v207 n19 18 Aug 1969 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v207 n19 18 Aug 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9681 6 Jun 1969 Page: 6
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9681 6 Jun 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v36 n426 July 1969 Page: 147
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v36 n426 July 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3217 7 Jun 1969 Page: 10
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3217 7 Jun 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 11 Jun 1969 Page: 38
Title: [Variety - 11 Jun 1969: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Author: Rasmus, Agnieszka Pages: xi, 169 pages
Title: Blade Runners, Deer Hunters & blowing the bloody doors off: my life in cult movies
Author: DEELEY, Michael Pages: xi, 275 p.
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xvi, 285 p.
Title: making of The Italian job
Author: FIELD, Matthew Pages: 143p.
Title: Studying British cinema: the 1960s
Author: POWELL, Danny Pages: 250 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376981
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1021099
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1969 (Copyright), 27 July 1969 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Peter Collinson
Synopsis: Master-minded in the security of a British jail, a daring, mammoth gold bullion raid is successfully carried out in Turin followed by a car chase through the city involving several minis.
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Subjects: Robberies, Football matches
Releases
Date: 1969Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 100 mins Length: 8960 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(56)
©: Paramount Pictures Corporation, An Oakhurst Production: Oakhurst Productions, Produced by: Michael Deeley, Associate Producer: Bob Porter, Production Manager: Derek Kavanagh, Italian Production Supervisor: Giorgio Migliarini, Location Manager: Al Burgess, Production Secretary: Barbara Allen, Production Assistant: Martin Baker, 2nd Unit Director: Phillip Wrestler, Assistant Director: Scott Wodehouse, 2nd Unit Assistant Director: David Munro, Tony Kovacs, Italian Assistant Director: Mauro Sacripanti, Continuity: Helen Whitson, Casting: Paul Lee Lander, Written by: Troy Kennedy Martin, Director of Photography: Douglas Slocombe, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Norman Warwick, Camera Operator: Chic Waterson, 2nd Unit Camera Operator: Ronnie Maasz, Camera Assistant: Socrates Pelendrides, Lighting: Lee Electric, Special Effects: Pat Moore, Special Effects: Kenneth Morris, Edited by: John Trumper, Production Designer: Disley Jones, Art Director: Michael Knight, Construction Manager: Terry Apsey, Costumes: Bermans, Wardrobe Supervisor: Dulcie Midwinter, Wardrobe Master: Roy Ponting, Mr Caine's Suits: Douglas Hayward, Chief Make-up Artist: Freddie Williamson, Chief Hairdresser: Gordon Bond, Processed by: Humphries Laboratories, Filmed in: Panavision, Music: Quincy Jones, Songs 'On Days Like These', 'Getta Bloomin' Move On!' Music: Quincy Jones, Songs 'On Days Like These', 'Getta Bloomin' Move On!' Lyrics: Don Black, Song 'On Days Like These' Sung by: Matt Monro, Sound Mixer: John Aldred, Dubbing Mixer: Gerry Humphreys, Sound Editor: Stephen Warwick, Additional Sound Editor: John Glen, Stunt Driving: L'equipe Remy Julienne, Stunt Team Member: Rémy Julienne, Stunt Team Member: Claude Bonnichon, Stunt Team Member: Christian Bonnichon, Gerard Gardel, Helicopter Pilot: Gilbert Chomat, Grateful thanks to: City of Turin, Fiat, Studio: Isleworth Studios, Studio: Twickenham Film Studios
Cast
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Michael Caine (Charlie Croker), Noël Coward (Mr Bridger), Benny Hill (Professor Simon Peach), Raf Vallone (Altabani), Tony Beckley (Camp Freddie), Rossano Brazzi (Beckerman), Maggie Blye (Lorna), Irene Handl (Miss Peach), John Le Mesurier (prison governor), Fred Emney (Birkinshaw), Michael Standing (Arthur), John Forgeham (Frank), George Innes (Bill Bailey), Harry Baird (Big William), Robert Powell (Yellow), Derek Ware (Rozzer), Frank Jarvis (Roger), Stanley Caine (Coco), John Clive (garage manager), Graham Payn (Keats), Barry Cox (Chris), David Salamone (Dominic), Richard Essame (Tony), Mario Volgoi (Manzo), Renato Romano (Cosca), Franco Novelli (Altabani's driver), Robert Rietty (police chief), Timothy Bateson (dentist), David Kelly (vicar), Arnold Diamond (senior computer room official), Simon Dee (shirtmaker), Alistair Hunter (warder in prison cinema), Lana Gatto (Mrs Cosca), John Morris (stand-in), Louis Mansi (computer room official), Henry McGee (tailor), Kenneth Morris (man closing sewer gates)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(18)
In: Adaptation v1 n1 2008 Pages: 44-57Title: Team films in adaptation: Remembered stories and forgotten..Author: STRONG, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...books". Argues that the 'team film' is a neglected genre and that films such as The GREAT ESCAPE, The ITALIAN JOB and The PROFESSIONALS share characteristics that bind them as a film genre.
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Pages: 240-241
Title: The top 10: ExplosionsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top ten scenes of explosions to appear in films, with brief critique.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 128-129
Title: The 20 top criminals:the wiliest law-breakers on planet filmArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the ten best criminal characters in fiction film as voted for by the readers of Empire magazine.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n4 April 2006 Pages: 32-34
Title: Frame grabAuthor: MCMAHON, Gary F. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A description of trailer out-takes that did not feature in the final release of films made between 1940s through 1960s, including The ITALIAN JOB.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n12 December 2002 Page: 64
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n120 June 1999 Page: 28
Title: New filmsAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1999 Page: 33
Title: The Italian jobAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: AMPS n31 Autumn 1999 Pages: 8-9
Title: More Revivals:Recollections from Antal Kovacs:The Italian...Author: KOVACS, Antal Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Antal Kovacs' recollections of his work on The ITALIAN JOB.
In: Total Film n33 October 1999 Page: 91
Title: New filmsAuthor: WINSTANLEY, Cam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999 Page: 65
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n125 November 1999 Page: 138
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of boxed set of 3 videos: ZULU, ALFIE, The ITALIAN JOB.
In: Guia de Filmes n30 Nov/Dec 1970 Pages: 224-225
Title: [Guia de Filmes - n30 Nov/Dec 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Portuguese
In: The Hollywood Reporter v207 n19 18 Aug 1969 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v207 n19 18 Aug 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9681 6 Jun 1969 Page: 6
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9681 6 Jun 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v36 n426 July 1969 Page: 147
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v36 n426 July 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3217 7 Jun 1969 Page: 10
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3217 7 Jun 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 11 Jun 1969 Page: 38
Title: [Variety - 11 Jun 1969: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(5)
Title: Hollywood remakes of iconic British films: class, gender and stardomAuthor: Rasmus, Agnieszka Pages: xi, 169 pages
Title: Blade Runners, Deer Hunters & blowing the bloody doors off: my life in cult movies
Author: DEELEY, Michael Pages: xi, 275 p.
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xvi, 285 p.
Title: making of The Italian job
Author: FIELD, Matthew Pages: 143p.
Title: Studying British cinema: the 1960s
Author: POWELL, Danny Pages: 250 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376981
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1021099
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status