Description
Released more than fifty years ago, the film The Italian Job remains one of the best-loved comedy capers of all time. Troy Kennedy Martin's script is brought to life by well-known actors including Sir Michael Caine, Benny Hill and Sir Noel Coward in a plot to steal $4 million of gold bullion from an armoured convoy passing through the busy streets of Turin. Escaping using a trio of classic Mini Coopers, the film closes with a dilemma: after the gang's getaway coach slides on a mountainside road, coming to rest over a cliff edge, just how do they save themselves and the gold? The Italian-Jobbers' Handbook takes a look back at this classic adventure, revisiting many of the filming locations in London, Dublin and Turin, and telling the story of how the daring heist unfolds. For those looking to revisit the iconic locations for themselves, many of which are clearly identifiable to this day, helpful map and website links are provided. Whether you remember the 1969 release, or you are a more recent fan, this illustrated handbook provides a wealth of intriguing facts and anecdotes.
About the Author
John Godwin is an automotive and transport photographer and author, with a particular interest in emergency service vehicles. For more than thirty years, he has recorded the development and use of police vehicles, fire appliances and other emergency response vehicles, focusing on the UK and Ireland, but also visiting more than fifty countries worldwide. John's photographs are showcased on his comprehensive website (www.transport.photography) and social media channels. Images have also been used by emergency services for publicity materials and to support their training activities. In the early 1970s, John became a young fan of the classic film The Italian Job. In 2009, he was announced the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry's competition to propose a credible solution to the film's cliffhanger ending. He has visited and photographed many of the filming locations in London, Dublin, and Turin and enjoys researching the history of this popular film.
Book Information
ISBN 9781398126411
Author John A. Godwin
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
About the Author
John Godwin is an automotive and transport photographer and author, with a particular interest in emergency service vehicles. For more than thirty years, he has recorded the development and use of police vehicles, fire appliances and other emergency response vehicles, focusing on the UK and Ireland, but also visiting more than fifty countries worldwide. John's photographs are showcased on his comprehensive website (www.transport.photography) and social media channels. Images have also been used by emergency services for publicity materials and to support their training activities. In the early 1970s, John became a young fan of the classic film The Italian Job. In 2009, he was announced the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry's competition to propose a credible solution to the film's cliffhanger ending. He has visited and photographed many of the filming locations in London, Dublin, and Turin and enjoys researching the history of this popular film.
Book Information
ISBN 9781398126411
Author John A. Godwin
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
