Review of The Italian Job (1969) by Simon B — 05 Sep 2009

Got the 40th anniversary edition and the sound is amazing in blu ray,.

This review of The Italian Job (1969) was written by Simon B on 05 Sep 2009.

The Italian Job has generally received positive reviews.

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