The Italian Job

2003 • Movie • 81,001 views

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Overview

The Italian Job is a 2003 action comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray, a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker, a thief who plans a heist to get revenge on a former partner, Steve (Edward Norton), who betrayed him and killed his mentor. Charlie assembles a team of thieves, including a safecracker (Charlize Theron), a computer hacker (Seth Green), a explosives expert (Mos Def), and a driver (Jason Statham). The film features a memorable car chase through the streets of Los Angeles, involving three Mini Coopers. The Italian Job was a critical and commercial success, earning over $176 million worldwide. It was praised for its action sequences, its cast, and its fun, entertaining tone.