The Italian Job

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1. The original story idea for "The Italian Job" came from which writer? Ian Kennedy Martin Peter Collinson Troy Kennedy Martin Michael Deeley

2. Although it is one of his defining roles, Michael Caine was not Paramount's first choice for Charlie Croker. When they heard from the British producers that Caine was proposed for the role, Paramount's US bosses suggested that he be replaced by which other star? Paul Newman Steve McQueen Gene Hackman Robert Redford

3. Right, onto the film itself... The opening song ("On Days Like These") features which singer? Jack Jones Tom Jones Quincy Jones Matt Monro

4. When Charlie Croker is released from prison, his girlfriend Lorna picks him up in a stolen diplomatic car (not a good start on his first day out of jail). But from which ambassador did she "borrow" it? Afghanistani Pakistani Israeli Italian

5. Which British TV comedy actor has a cameo as the prison governor? Benny Hill John Le Mesurier Harry Secombe Arthur Lowe

6. Car makers, Fiat, are due to make a payment in gold bullion to the Chinese government in order to fund a new car plant in China. Charlie's plan is to steal this gold, but how much is it worth? 4 million US dollars 4 million Italian lira 4 million UK pounds 4 miilion Chinese renminbi

7. When Charlie introduces the gang to each other, he describes one gang member thus: "he's just done three years in Parkhurst, and is as honest as the day is long." But which gang member? Coco Camp Freddie Big William Bill

8. And which gang member is played by Michael Caine's brother, Stanley? Chris Bill Coco Arthur

9. When the gang travel through the Alps, they are stopped by the Mafia, who threaten them by trashing their cars. Which Italian star of the 1950s and 1960s plays the Mafia leader, Altabani? Raf Vallone Marcello Mastroianni Rossano Brazzi Enzo Cannavale

10. Star Noel Coward (Mr Bridger) only appeared in the film because he was persuaded to by his daughter. True False

11. Professor Peach, the computer expert, helps the gang crash the traffic system. Charlie Croker and Camp Freddie exploit his one weakness to persuade him to join their gang. What is he addicted to? alcohol sweets and cakes larger ladies gambling

12. In which Italian city does the job take place? Venice Rome Turin Florence

13. What colour are the Minis used in the job itself? green, white and blue green, white and black red, white and green red, white and blue

14. Just before the job takes place, Charlie and the gang run through the details. When one gang member inadvertently uses the word "square" (as in town square), Charlie corrects him. What word should he have used? pizza plaza piazza place

15. When the UK's Channel 4 made a TV documentary in 1998 about "The Italian Job", focusing on the stunt driving team of Remy Jullienne, they uncovered a scene that had been cut from the original chase. It is also on the 30th anniversary UK DVD. In it, the Minis waltz around a ballroom. Which piece of classical music is featured in this scene? The Viennese Waltz Waltz of the Flowers Ode to Joy The Blue Danube Waltz

16. There is a sporting event taking place which has made the traffic even worse than it would be normally. What is it? an international football (soccer) match the Italian Marathon Juventus are playing Torino the 1968 Olympics

17. Michael Caine did his own stunt driving. True False

18. What is written on the side of the bus that transports the Minis and the gold? Croker's Coach Tours Anglo-Italian Travel The Italian Job National Express

19. True or false: the end theme tune is known as "The Self Preservation Society" and features Michael Caine on backing vocals. True False

20. An easy one to end with: in the remake of "The Italian Job", released in 2003, who plays Charlie Croker? Edward Norton Mark Wahlberg Donald Sutherland Seth Green