The Italian Job (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, The Italian Job is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 99 minutes. “Introducing the plans for a new business venture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Italian Job stars Michael Caine as Charlie Croker, Noël Coward as Mr. Bridger, Benny Hill as Professor Simon Peach and Margaret Blye as Lorna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Italian Job has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Italian Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Italian Job tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Italian Job (1969)?
- In US, The Italian Job is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Italian Job worth watching?
- The Italian Job holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job stars Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Margaret Blye and Raf Vallone.
- When was The Italian Job released?
- The Italian Job was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.