Sir Michael Caine's 1969 comedy crime caper The Italian Job will be broadcast on BBC Two this Sunday afternoon at 5:25pm. The film will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer afterwards for a limited time.
A cult symbol of British filmography
Caine stars as Charlie Croker, a character who forms a gang to plan a gold bullion heist in Turin, Italy, shortly after being released from prison. The film is described as "a cult symbol of British filmography" and is widely regarded as one of the actor's most famous roles.
The movie co-stars Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone and Tony Beckley. Its soundtrack was composed by Quincy Jones and is considered iconic.
Famous scenes and legacy
The film famously features the song Getta Bloomin' Move On, also known as The Self-Preservation Society, during the car chase sequence involving Mini cars. The movie ends on a cliffhanger that never received a sequel, though a loosely based remake starring Mark Wahlberg was released in 2003.
