“The Italian Job” The charm of young Michael Caine explodes! Exciting car action that dashed through the end of the 1960s

Kane's charm and Mini Cooper's presence

The crime comedy "The Italian Job" (1969) is another masterpiece that Michael Caine made in the 1960s, and chronologically it was made during the final period of the Swinging 60's.

The star, Kane, decided to appear in this film because he wanted a role completely different from " Alfie ". The character is very light-hearted. He still has a cockney accent, and has no class consciousness or academic background. However, he has a charming charm that is loved by both men and women, and he has the leadership skills to bring together many members and the cleverness to make quick decisions in any difficult situation, leading the world to the daring gold bullion heist plan.

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However, it's not just Caine who is noteworthy. In this film, the plot is carried out outside of England, and the plot rushes into Turin, Italy. The highlight of the film is the endless car chase that lasts for the last 30 minutes. A Mini Cooper glides through the streets of Turin, jammed with vehicles, in every direction.

The Mini was developed and manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in the UK, and its origins date back to the oil crisis of the 1950s. At the time, what was desperately needed was an economical, compact car that could hold a family of four while minimizing fuel consumption. If it also had good design and ride comfort, that was even better. The Mini had all of these elements, and eventually became a symbol of the 1960s. According to the producer of this film, "All the young people at the time wanted this car."

In fact, this film was made with the full cooperation of the Italian company Fiat, who provided many of the many types of cars that appear in the film free of charge. This meant that they could have arranged for a suitable car to be used for the main character. However, the producers insisted on a Mini Cooper (BMC would not provide one for free), and apparently brought this car all the way from England to Turin. It was red, blue, and white, the colors that make up the Union Jack. There may have been some kind of cultural counterattack from England in it.

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