The car chase sequences influenced decades of action cinema. Unlike modern CGI-heavy chases, The Italian Job relied on practical driving. The sequence inside the Lingotto Building (the FIAT factory with a test track on the roof) is a cinematic landmark.
Stunt driver Rémy Julienne coordinated the sequence involving cars racing through sewers, over rooftops, and down stairways. the italian job 1969 upd
pushed off a cliff by the Mafia bulldozer was actually a cleverly disguised "dummy" car, though the red Jaguar E-Type The car chase sequences influenced decades of action cinema
The Perfect Heist: Why the 1969 The Italian Job Remains a Cult Classic The 1969 film The Italian Job Still thinking about that ending
The film is a snapshot of "Cool Britannia." It juxtaposes the gritty British underworld with the fashion and optimism of the Swinging Sixties. The use of the Union Jack livery on the cars and the "Self Preservation Society" anthem cemented its status as a patriotic favorite.
Still thinking about that ending. The Italian Job (1969) is pure cinematic perfection. If you haven't seen the original Mini Cooper chase through Italy, you’re missing out on a piece of history. Watch the Official Trailer on YouTube 🎥 The Italian Job (1969) - Making Of