The original British comedy caper film "The Italian Job" was released in 1969. It starred Michael Caine and became a cult favorite in the United Kingdom. The film was directed by Peter Collinson and features a plot about a gold robbery in Italy, famous for its Mini Cooper car chase scenes.
There is also a remake titled "The Italian Job" released in 2003, starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron, but the original film dates back to 1969.