Review of The Italian Job (1969) by Alexandra O — 13 May 2012

Sparse and lightly witty....

3 Tom Mankiewiczs.

This review of The Italian Job (1969) was written by Alexandra O on 13 May 2012.

The Italian Job has generally received positive reviews.

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