The Brink's Job (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, The Brink's Job is a comedy and crime film directed by William Friedkin, running about 104 minutes. “The robbery nobody thought could happen by the guys nobody thought could pull it off.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...
Who’s in it. The Brink's Job stars Peter Falk as Tony Pino, Peter Boyle as Joe McGinnis, Allen Garfield as Vinnie Costa and Warren Oates as Specs O'Keefe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Brink's Job has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brink's Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brink's Job tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brink's Job (1978)?
- In US, The Brink's Job is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brink's Job worth watching?
- The Brink's Job holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brink's Job?
- The Brink's Job stars Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates and Gena Rowlands.
- When was The Brink's Job released?
- The Brink's Job was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.