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The Italian Job is a 1969 British comedy caper film written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley, directed by Peter Collinson, and starring Michael Caine.The film's plot centres on Cockney criminal Charlie Croker, recently released from prison, who forms a gang for the job of stealing a cache of gold bullion being transported through the city of Turin, Italy, in an armoured ...
The Italian Job is the soundtrack to the 1969 film which was composed and arranged by Quincy Jones and released on the Paramount label. [2] [3] The lyrics to "On Days Like These" and "Getta Bloomin' Move On! (The Self Preservation Society)" were written by Don Black. "Getta Bloomin' Move On!
On Rotten Tomatoes, The Italian Job holds an approval rating of 72% based on 181 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "Despite some iffy plot elements, The Italian Job succeeds in delivering an entertaining modern take on the original 1969 heist film, thanks to a charismatic cast."
The Italian Job is a 1969 film directed by Peter Collinson. The Italian Job may also refer to: The Italian Job (charity event), an annual European car run inspired by the 1969 film; The Italian Job, a soundtrack album from the 1969 film, by Quincy Jones; The Italian Job, a remake of the 1969 film, directed by F. Gary Gray
"On Days Like These" is a pop ballad by English singer Matt Monro. It was composed by Quincy Jones, written by Don Black, and produced by George Martin.It was first released on Quincy Jones' soundtrack album The Italian Job by Paramount Records, [1] as it was written for the 1969 film of the same name, where it is played in the opening credits, uninterrupted by background soundscape.
Michael Deeley (born 6 August 1932) is an Academy Award-winning British film producer known for motion pictures such as The Italian Job (1969), The Deer Hunter (1978), and Blade Runner (1982). He is also a founding member and Honorary President of British Screen Forum.
The Italian Job welcomes all Minis/MINIs. The Italian Job is an annual fundraising event created by the mother-and-son pair Giulia and Freddie St George, and inspired by the original 1969 film The Italian Job, starring Michael Caine and Noël Coward.
Blye appeared in the 1967 Paul Newman film Hombre, which was her most famous role. She also starred in the 1969 classic film The Italian Job as Michael Caine's girlfriend Lorna, as well as Waterhole No. 3 (1967) starring James Coburn. Blye appeared with Coburn again in the 1975 film Hard Times.