This classic British crime thriller shows what was capable back in the late 60's, when special effects like green-screening and CGI was barely a concept. Michael Caine leads a small team of theives and drivers to steal $4 million of gold bullion from under the noses of the Turin Police.

Scenes like the Mini chase scene and having the bus teatering on the edge of the cliff really sets the Italian Job apart from other movies at the release time. With no CGI, the film looks like a believable story, compared the the Star Wars trilogy, which was just a figment of Lucas imagination.

Directed by Peter Collinson, the whole movie (save the first half hour) was filmed on location, and adds a new meaning to British pride, involving Enlish gang leaders, Mafia, and three small hatchbacks racing across he roof of Italy, this film adds comedy to one of the best robbery films of last century. It literally leaves you on a cliffhanger.