# The Italian Job (1969)

> A swaggering British master thief orchestrates a traffic-gridlocking gold robbery across Turin with a fleet of nimble cars and an eccentric crew.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5608

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Crime, Comedy, Thriller
- Director: Peter Collinson
- Cast: Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Margaret Blye, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi, Irene Handl
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064505/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, classic movie night, car chase marathon

## Synopsis

A high-stakes heist in Italy unfolds with a twist of humor and thrilling escapades.

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