The Italian Job

A criminal assembles a team to lift $4 million worth of gold bullion. The heist is executed in central Turin, with the gang escaping in a convoy of Mini cars. The film is a crime comedy featuring Michael Caine and Noel Coward.

The Italian Job is a programme presented as a movie‑style crime comedy. It falls squarely within the comedy‑crime genre, offering a light‑hearted take on a heist narrative. The story follows a seasoned criminal who assembles a small crew with a single purpose: to lift four million dollars’ worth of gold bullion. The plan centres on a swift escape from the heart of Turin, using a convoy of Mini Coopers as the getaway vehicles. The film’s action unfolds against the backdrop of central Turin, where the gang’s operation is set to take place. The choice of Minis for the escape adds a distinctive element to the caper, emphasizing speed and manoeuvrability as the thieves aim for a rapid departure after securing the gold. The overall tone remains comedic, balancing the seriousness of the theft with humour throughout the proceedings.