The Italian Job
A cheeky, breezy caper with a swinging-sixties vibe, playful banter, and a climactic car chase that's pure joy.
Same writer: Troy Kennedy Martin · Light, brisk · about heist and loyalty
The Italian Job
A slick, fast-paced heist thriller with playful banter, clever gadgets, and exhilarating car chases that keeps you entertained without demanding much thought.
About 2003 film by F. Gary Gray
Genres action, heist, crime, mystery, thriller
Directed by F. Gary Gray
Written by Troy Kennedy Martin, Donna Powers
Starring Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Kelly Brook, Yasiin Bey
Music John Powell
Runtime 111 min
Country United States, France, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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