The Italian Job

What more needs to be said about this cult classic? The film’s plot centres on Cockney criminal Charlie Croker (Michael Caine), 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 security truck. In addition to Caine, the cast also included Noël Coward and, surprisingly, Benny Hill. The soundtrack was composed by Quincy Jones. The film proved a success upon its release, earning critical acclaim amongst critics for the performances by Caine and Coward, the film’s reflection of British culture from the period and the climactic car chase. Several elements became symbolic cult features, including a rare never-resolved cliffhanger ending,