Where was the 1969 Italian Job filmed?

Where was the 1969 Italian Job filmed?

Often cited as one of the best British films ever made, The Italian Job is a classic comedy caper filmed primarily on location in Turin in 1968, and first released in cinemas in 1969.

Was Donald Sutherland in the original Italian Job?

The first was released in 2003 and also called The Italian Job, set in Los Angeles and starring Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker. It features Donald Sutherland as John Bridger, played as more of a father figure to Croker.

Is Italian Job based on a true story?

While “The Italian Job” doesn’t seem to be based on a true story, it is apparently very good inspirational fiction.

How many Mini Coopers were used in The Italian Job?

The 1969 Mini Coopers From The Original Movie In the 1969 version of The Italian Job, 16 Mini Coopers were used in total. At the time, they were all the pre-1968 Mk I models, although their license plates said otherwise.

What happened to The Italian Job coach?

The coach was used in the scene where it was dangled over the cliff edge, while interiors were filmed in London. The Bus was later bought by racing driver Archie Cromar and converted into a transporter for his Formula Ford racing car.

Who is the big guy in The Italian Job?

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete

Is Handsome Rob Deckard Shaw?

In The Italian Job, Statham plays Handsome Rob, the ladies man and wheelman of the crew. Huh, sounds familiar, as Shaw proved to be both in Hobbs & Shaw. Plus, Handsome Rob is such a fake name.

What happened to The Italian Job cars?

We were up a mountain and had to film the three cars being wrecked and thrown over the cliff. So, the Aston Martin was supposed to be thrown over and explode as it went down. Unfortunately, the special effects went off before it was thrown over the cliff and it blew up in front of us.

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