The Italian Job 1969 720p intro

[@javierram4043]

RIP Marcello Gandini, legendary designer of the Lamborghini Miura. He's driving this car to heaven right now...

[@andyelliott8027]

The hands you see on the steering wheel are not those of the actor Raf Vallone who you see with the cigarette and sunglasses they are the hands of Lamborghini's test driver Enzo Moruzzi who did nearly all the driving in the opening sequence. Raf Vallone just did enough driving to get the required camera shots of him.

[@kishordhake5099]

Great information 🎉​@@andyelliott8027

[@tonywilliams7742]

My Dad took me and my younger brother to see this film at the cinema. The cinema was a couple of miles walk from our home. A walk home of excited chat I will never forget. Amazing.

[@Seanryan2001]

What a great memory. I was only a toddler when this film came out at the cinema but i remember watching this on tv in the 70s for the first time and i was just transfixed on this film, especially this opening theme. Just watching this today brings back a very long distance memory of when i first saw it.

[@EricaNernie]

Surely the best intro to a film ever! The singing of Matt Monro, the car, the scary crash, the introduction of the Mob. Best ever!

[@jenniferjones188]

Plus the gorgeous Rossano Brazzi

[@ellenthorne8222]

Not forgetting Raf Vallone as the Godfather.

[@porterhouse_]

Let's make movies, cars, actors, clothing, cool again!

[@LarsTragel-zh7ei]

Overrated crap with cheap humour.

[@h2xhypocriet]

Or Kingpin

[@Pedro-cj7mg]

I drove over the Swiss Alps in my red Boxster with this soundtrack playing all day. Best recreation I could manage and a great day ☺️🤷‍♂️

[@thesushifiend]

I also have a Boxster and was just thinking I should do the same thing!

[@MrMcKane]

I did something similar up the Stelvio Pass, although it was in a MK3 Focus ST.

[@FrodrichFonkensteen]

Me and my wife did it in a wheelbarrow.

[@jerribee1]

​@@FrodrichFonkensteen In a wheel barrow? Or as a wheel barrow?

[@Nemoticon]

This one scene alone is a million times better than all the Fast and Furious bollocks put together!

[@ferkara8223]

Firebrand You are right!!

[@Eire_Go_Deo]

You said it mate!!!

[@1979jon]

Pure class

[@ZnenTitan]

The Fast and the Furious is a 1955 movie from director Rodger Corman. And none of these remakes (including the Italian Job) can hold a candle to the originals. That because in this era of dead creativity all they can do is mine the past for their "Ideas" rather than come up with new concepts and story lines. Western culture is dead and running on yesterdays momentum.

[@leifvejby8023]

Amen

[@richardwestwell4902]

If you like this you may be interested to know that iain Tyrrell of Tyrrell's classic cars (video on youtube) found the actual Lamborghini Miura featured in this movie, restored it into pristine condition, recorded the song in a friend's recording studio and drove it on the same road 50 years after this opening scene was shot, The video of this quite unique event is on youtube if anyone cares to look for it

[@chriswarren2599]

That’s answered my question-no way would the producers wreck a brand new Muira!!

[@pauldoree3967]

I am a big Iain Tyrell fan, great Sunday afternoon watching. This was a customers car that they ‘borrowed’ before delivery, disconnected the Speedo so it wouldn’t show the miles they did. You can see that in this sequence.

[@milanlazic9731]

Absolute genius start to a classic film…the car, the scenery, the actor and the great Matt Munro song…simply brilliant..🙏🙏🙏❤

[@samcorrado5329]

This has to be the most polite, well mannered assassination I've ever seen portrayed on the big screen! Flowers and hats off and all.

[@seanhuds229]

That's La Cosa Nostra for you mate, nothing personal, it's just business.

[@pgr3290]

Being in the mob was ever so civilised and taught respect. These days petty criminals don't know they're born! Pff!

[@daviddrupa1638]

Assassinations these days are just too hurried.

[@robdean704]

Morals are nice but business is just that, business

[@Kacpa2]

@@seanhuds229 Also so he dies doing what he loves and instantly too.

[@moonday4868]

The '60s in Europe! What an insanely stylish time and place.

[@harveyvid]

The 2010's in Europe! What an insanely horrifying time and place. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rbn6ifmbSsfqc

[@MrJimbaloid]

Oh boy your not kidding.

[@lucaslonchampt613]

@@harveyvid name me a time where Europe wasn't a dangerous place

[@GLYNDYER]

haskapaska and Italian mafia launching lambos off cliff tops.....

[@1061andy]

Great opening sequence....wonderful film too, written by later Sweeney creator Troy Kennedy Martin.

[@jessesands4099]

Fantastic Opening Scene To The Italian Job! Wonderful Music Sung By The Late Matt Monro Wonderful Scenery Of The Mountains And Best Of All The Magnificent Red Lamborghini Sports Car!😎🕴🚗🚘🗻🎤🎚🎛🎼🎼🎵🎶🎶🇮🇹

[@Isleofskye]

The Scenery....The Car and The Velvet Voice of Matt Monro......Has there EVER been a better introduction to a film?

[@nevittwoods1730]

i made model garden rockery to look like scenery,

[@anridapu]

Agreed! This is about as good as it gets. Pure class ...

[@Bubbsmaster]

Best driving song ever... that is all

[@jasonfernee3755]

In a word... no.

[@howardmckenna]

Cannonball run opening credits runs it damn close.

[@stealthwolf6369]

The greatest intro to a film ever made .Matt Monro nails this song .

[@davidfletcher452]

Not only nails it but owns it

[@acewilliams7917]

Indeed 💯 I used to put the scene on repeat.

[@frglee]

Can there ever have been such a perfect opening credits to a film? Matt Monro singing an amazing song, perfectly orchestrated, beautiful lyrics. The scenery, the car, the cool driver...

[@teddyedward100]

We drove over the St Bernard Pass last summer in our Citroen Berlingo with Matt Monro on the car stereo, it was a great day.

[@TellyWatcher1997]

No problems in the tunnels I hope, Teddy Edward?

[@mudamoody996]

Laura Barber he didnt replied until now, oh well...

[@juangallego7197]

@@TellyWatcher1997 If he's telling you that he drove it means he survived it...

[@rich_edwards79]

@@shootmcrunfast now if it was a Citroen SM it would be a different matter. That had a Maserati engine and was one of the most beautiful cars ever built.

[@dijohnson7]

I bet you had to play that tune about 6 or 7 times for the same trip, whereas he did it in one, with a little editing, ;-)

[@gibbonsgriffithsinc7731]

The Italian Job was the coolest British film. The cars, Michael Caine and extra starring actors and this opening scene with the music is so awesome.

[@Benratbag1997]

It's one of my all-time favourite films. A million times better than Fast & Furious.

[@stephenburke8059]

One of my favourite films of all time a classic with no rivals😊

[@trishahopkins8199]

Whoever put this sequence together is a bloody genius!!! Perfect in every element. It doesn't get any better than Matt Munro's voice. Bliss!

[@lonophonic117]

This was one of the first films I ever watched when I was little and instantly loved it and I still do now. One of the greatest films of all time and one of the greatest opening title sequences/songs of all time as well.

[@brendaedwards2969]

This is the greatest introduction to a movie in years with a 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 driving through the Alps of Italy. This is beautiful! Lovely!

[@debbiecclark6538]

Omg scenery, stylish car , gorgeous Rosanno Brazzi ( spelling) and the silky wonderful voice of Matt Munro... What a brilliant opening to a film...

[@stephensimpson4022]

This film has absolute style and class in abundance. Still love it after all these years.

[@Martin-sk4ff]

The best beginning of a film ever! They dont´t make films like this any more.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@ZappoTan ...seriously, mate? Out of all movie, FF7? 😑

[@mrrolandlawrence]

id imagine that Michael bay would have a different take on it ;)

[@AW_Cars-z9f]

Drive ft Ryan Gosling?

[@daver.j6805]

There are some very good one liners.

[@NightyFall]

@@mrrolandlawrence *explosion*

[@acmarston]

This never gets old.

[@Alex-di8ti]

This is one of the best film openings ever!!

[@josephbrown2356]

What a beautiful romantic song...I remember seeing it in the theatre long ago. I've got the dvd and play it over and over just for that into. It reminds me of a lovely, gentle, sweet lady a dated a few years ago. Ill never forget her or get this song out of my mind. Her memory still haunts me...

[@mmzpop]

I saw this intro on TV as a little kid back around '75 or so when this movie was on one night. Then my mom said it was bedtime. I remember trying to put it all together in my head for days afterward. Beautiful car, beautiful scenery, nice music, then suddenly, shockingly fiery explosion. Why did they kill him. I never forgot it. It wasn't until the VCR rental era that I was able to see the whole movie.

[@CAL1MBO]

mmzpop Same, apart from I watched the rest.

[@chrischibnall593]

I saw it at the cinema when it came out in 1969: I would have been 10 years old at the time, and it was, believe it or not, the "B" feature to "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", which we'd actually gone to see (Perhaps the idea behind this double-billing was that they both had "car" themes?). I had similar impressions about it, and the Mafia in their black suits really "creeped me out"...

[@porkscratchings5428]

I recreated this, blasting the music after seeing this movie as a kid. Didn’t do it in a Miura but in my VW Passat buzzing along the Great St Bernard Pass in the Italian Alps, murder with no power steering lol. Just beautiful I could do this listening to Matt driving through there with full volume on. My missus thought I was mental, the kids asked me to turn it down as it was embarrassing them lol

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

What makes this s classic is the way all the elements pay off the casting ,humour 1960s stylish cinematography music and the thrill of the over ambitious small time criminals getting more than they bargained for ...just brilliant and even after all these years. It moves the story with a cheekiness in the performances and slick pace and iconic stunts

[@Benratbag1997]

The Italian Job is one of my all time favourite films and the opening always brings a smile to my face - The Lamborghini Miura, Matt Monro’s ‘On Days Like These’ and the peaceful scenery of the Alps everything! Plus a lot more soul than all the Fast & Furious films put together 😊❤️

[@leeparker8926]

This was my late mums favourite film we did this journey many times together R I P mum I will never forget you

[@jconner3011]

Sung by the great Matt Munro. What a voice he had!!!

[@beetleything1864]

J Conner bus driver too 🤷‍♂️

[@harrismiller1948]

I don't think Britain has ever come up with a better singer during the 60s

[@hermanman8235]

➡️ NUCLEAR!!!!

[@manchestertart5614]

@@harrismiller1948 best English singer

[@harrismiller1948]

@@manchestertart5614 not too shabby for a former bus conductor/ driver!👍

[@rogerkincaid931]

I like how when the song plays, the background noise becomes muted -- very stylish. And Europe in the 60s was superbly cool.

[@cordoba1952]

I was 17 years old when I saw the movie, 51 years later, I still recall the music AND the movie!!!!!

[@jaapseiye2246]

I still get goose bumps when that clarinet kicks in....

[@andyrob35]

Got to be one of the finest openings of any Movie

[@jameslynch7826]

Everything about the film is spot on Costume Cars Soundtrack the whole album is perfect Banter Oh and pretty cars obviously

[@jobob47]

I fell in love with the car and the scenery the first time I saw this film. London, in 1970.

[@hcrun]

Sung by Matt Monro.....a man who died well before his time. An outstanding voice.

[@nevittwoods1730]

Pitty most sings arnt as lovely as mat🎙

[@fredfungalspore]

The Best Song he ever song was .....On Days Like these My late mother who was a jazz singer ask for this song to be played at her funeral ...everyone cried xxx mum

[@raduangheluta3739]

Acest mare videoclip minunat și superb de blues de dragoste și romantism este după coloana sonoră a filmului lovitură în italia din anul 1969 Cu o mare pleiadă de actori de excepție și l-am vizionat pentru prima dată în viața mea pe timpul lui ceaușescu la cinema festival de la noi din țară bucurești românia sectorul 5 al capitalei de la vremea respectivă unde mă duceam odinioară și eu ca tot omul normal să mă recreez și relaxez la un film bun de calitate.

[@davidgarrick1681]

There is nothing that captures Italian romance better. I love it and play it as I drive by Hampton Court Palace. It is such a part of my love life and life in general..

[@decckys]

Rediculously cool and rediculously superb!

[@jaholejamoke]

The best video in KZbin . I crank this while I'm driving in my sl320 complaining about not being able to get the removable hard top off . 2 months ago I lived under a tree next to Walmart. Thank God I'm sober and working a program. What an awesome life . Amor Fati

[@petrifiedtoaster8572]

Apparently, Sinatra used to watch Munro perform in his heyday. I can see why, Munro was sublime.

[@FATBAZ01]

ONE of the best intro's to a movie. Great car, great voice and stunning scenery.

[@LarsTragel-zh7ei]

"intro's" LOL

[@Rudra0141]

perhaps the best movie intro ever, thanks fro uploading

[@cesarbenitez8793]

it is great!! check out "The Shining" intro, it's similar

[@kingamoeboid3887]

César Benítez to me the best intro ever would be the opening of A Clockwork Orange. I became an Anglophile (someone who likes English people) because of that film.

[@Isleofskye]

Funny that. I am an English Londoner who is 63 and that film turned me OFF some of my fellow Englishmen :)

[@benhughes1303]

Ravi S Chadha couldn’t agree more

[@chancerybunch4757]

you're right but I would put the opening shots of Catch22 along side. totally different mind..

[@Enlightenedwarrior1]

Without doubt one of the all time great movies💕

[@captainclever.radioyachtin7950]

The pure voice of Mat Monroe. Perfection!!

[@lindy-ps7vy]

Driving in the mountains in Greece heading to Alfonsina Beach I had this playing in my mind, I knew the winding roads ment something to me.....Of course My Favourite Movie

[@FrshJurassicPrnceYA]

It was that intro that instantly hooked me into the film. I wish more people in my age group would appreciate older films.

[@kingamoeboid3887]

FrshJurassicPrnceYA I’m nearly 19 and I have a great list of Top 20 favourites. 20: Samsara (2011) 19: Garden Of Words (2013) 18: JFK (1991) 17: Badlands (1973) 16: Dr Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964) 15: Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980) 14: Whiplash (2014) 13: Spirited Away (2001) 12: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) 11: Requiem For A Dream (2000) 10: Chinatown (1974) 9: Citizen Kane (1941) 8: War And Peace (1967) 7: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 6: Barry Lyndon (1975) 5: If.... (1968) 4: Akira (1988) 3: Grave Of The Fireflies (1988) 2: Whisper Of The Heart (1995) 1: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

[@toastytoast6707]

Where’s “The Italian Job” in your list?!

[@maxhunt5702]

ungratefulmetalpansy first thing I know you said it’s symbolic and just a “film” but the car wouldn’t of blown up in real life. It’s a flimsy Lamborghini miura woudve of just crumpled up not blown up into a ball of flames but then again that wouldn’t be cool

[@inregionecaecorum]

I can remember years ago when I was offered a second hand Alfa Romeo, that Matt Monro jumped into my head as an earworm. Some classic motors in this movie, but none more so than the mini's and that scene that is close to the heart of all Coventrians cos it was filmed in our sewer. To drive a Lambo or a Ferrari in the alps, must be almost like driving a Morgan through the Malverns :)

[@lukesaucier1980]

Grace, elegance & style. Oh, and melancholy for a sweeter time.

[@DDougz]

Beautiful song, played at my grandads funeral

[@arsenalfeet]

THE best movie intro ever. Im going to do this drive in my 2003 BMW 320ci sport convertible hopefully this late summer. It just has to be done. One on the bucket list. Blaring matt Monroe on days like these , and self preservation society

[@christopherwalters9710]

That lovely song and delicious voice of Matt Monro sticks in my memory. It's so poignant to me, as it was played at my father's funeral. Chris Walters

[@CaCtiSaNdwich]

This is such an amazingly English film, Noel Coward, Michael Caine and Matt Monro. All sharing one amazing picture

[@Isleofskye]

As a Peruvian Woman from Fulham said to me last year on a Thames Boat Trip about the late 1960's....."That is when England WAS England".....I quote verbatim...

[@68Boca]

throw in Benny Hill also

[@raypurchase801]

@@68Boca Imagine this title sequence to the music, "Yakkety Sax". Or the Minis being chased to that music.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

I LOVE this film! The stylish suits of both the mafiosi and Charlie Croker, the cars, ESPECIALLY that gorgeous Aston and of course the genius car chase! Thanks for sharing the best opening sequence in movie history. 😁

[@romanmorawski4424]

Absolutely fantastic

[@robertdavis5714]

Did not know this 1969 version Movie even existed and Stars a 1969 Lamborghini Miura, time to go buy this DVD.

[@manuelsantiusteacha8551]

No me canso de ver este principio desde la primera vez q vi esta peli de chaval. Es un arranque mágico.

[@neildelbridge2670]

' Maybe today you're singing songs with someone new '......Aww !

[@geoffreycarson2311]

LISTEN To the SNARL !!!!of THAT V12 LATIN Masterpeice !!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😅😅😁😅😀and MATTS VOICE !!!SUPERB g

[@cortezafterdark]

I remember being excited watching this after seeing the trailer, but this opening blew me away. Once I saw Quincy Jones did the soundtrack I was definitely sold.

[@littlephilly7537]

Yeah , how stylish is that 😎 With the Alps in summer too 👍

[@jaasmac]

On the rare occasion I find myself driving on a road similar to this, I can't help but start humming this tune... : )

[@terrified057t4]

I remember watching this in like 2007 and it was in like 1st or 2nd grade, played it on dvd and for a few minutes everyone thought the movie had skipped to the ending.

[@sebastian_lorenzo]

I drove the Colle del Gran San Bernardo hearing this song for about twenty times

[@TheGrandmasterMan]

Iconic film, iconic clip. What a classic The Italian Job is. Little things count....such as when all the guys take their hats off out of respect at the same time. Style....and you can't buy it.

[@kungfuninja55]

Must have seen this a thousand times but I've never seen it in such quality! Thanks for posting

[@danieljames2015]

Classiest start to a Film.

[@charliebartman2884]

17 years old, still my favourite movie. So much can be said in 5 minutes with no dialogue.

[@crofton5936]

charliebartman I’m 17 too and I fully agree. My favourite movie, instant classic.

[@harridavies8466]

23 seen it for the 1st realy upsetting seeing that and 2 E types and the DB5 killed

[@crashbash8549]

This was more than 17 years ago, what are you guys on??

[@hasan_z]

@@crashbash8549 their age, not the movie age

[@ZnenTitan]

No dialogue and cool shades,

[@benpasquale6353]

when i was younger i always thought it was the start of a james bond movie....fantastic intro...very moving

[@paulnewman4624]

Matt Munro. What a great singing voice. Worked as a bus conductor before being discovered .

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Paul Newman Driver on 27 and 27A

[@mikewest1542]

My Grandad knew him as he could sing a bit ( not as well of course ) , Matt was a regular in the Boston Arms opposite Tufnell Park tube station in London.

[@manchestertart5614]

Matt Monro (Terry Parsons) was a bus driver for about 13 weeks,according to his daughter. I love his voice.

[@praguetimes5134]

Best opener ever. Class with a twist.

[@Pbrou100]

😍😍😍 THIS BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES!!!

[@davecoalwood9487]

The Mrs. and I got married in Italy, there was one point on The Honeymoon that She was filming Me on a video while in a busy town. I automatically started talking to the camera with instructions to Charlie.....so ingrained is this film into all of us 😁😁😁

[@derekdobson1608]

The coolest scene, in any film, ever, plus a great soundtrack!

[@b31770]

i just love this tune what a voice he had,

[@jackkruese4258]

Why does this scene and song make me miss a time.... even though I wasn’t alive in 1969 ?

[@aleddavies770]

Modern days are shit

[@Selena_Mary]

Would love a time machine and go back for that decade

[@gabriellaleroux5027]

This reminds me of when I was in my early twenties and I used visit my parents how lived in northern Italy.My bother in law would drive me on those mountain roads.It was so excitingit took my breath away.What a beautiful time

[@jaspertickler1831]

such a beautiful movie in many ways

[@RoySweetman]

I think this is it... the greatest movie intro of all time

[@Circadianic]

Iconic! I’ve never seen anything since that’s ever come close to displaying the sheer romance and spirit of Italy and its passion for high performance cars

[@kronsteen9093]

That road always reminds me of the A470 through the Brecon Beacons!

[@kennethbowry1521]

How wonderful the past was, bring back these times.

[@notmagicok7612]

best soundrack ever. got his on my playlist.. Well doesn't everyone??

[@peterfranks6243]

The coolest, slickest, best start of any movie

[@vinibisetto]

One of the best movie intros! Lamborghini Miura, masterpiece of Marcello Gandini, macchina stupenda! The exhaust sound of the V12 is magnificent!

[@frostyfrost4094]

Mr Gandini has recently died RIP

[@vinibisetto]

@@frostyfrost4094 😢🙏

[@deb-1558]

Fun memories watching this film with my dad when i was little

[@romanmorawski1859]

Absolutely Masterpiece 👍

[@brendonmills1858]

One of my favourite movies. Havent seen it for years though. God knows how many times I have seen it.

[@JustMeBlindFreddy]

Amazing "POV" when POV was never heard of! I was ducking and diving....no...I duck and dive, every time I watch this sequence. I feel the curves. Beautifully done.

[@speedzero7478]

Despite not showing much, the assassination feels incredibly brutal. Incredible film-making.

[@ariovaldo993]

Very Good . MATT MONRO "The Goldvoice. I love it

[@Dough_Dough4]

I usually skip the opening credits when I watch old films, but these I had to watch twice because they were so good. It's no wonder that newer films moved the credits to the end of the film. They just don't know how to make them as good as this anymore.

[@flashtheoriginal]

One of the greatest English singers ever. FACT

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Iconic, timeless film. I feel priviledged that I was born (in 1966) before it came out. And yes, massive sacrifices were made to what I see as the most beautiful object on four wheels that humankind has ever produced. Big, big budgets in those days I guess!

[@CamaroAmx]

Not really. A borrowed brand new mint miura and a already wrecked and stripped miura.

[@donnyazoff980]

My wife and I just drove up that exact road about 2 hours ago and are now staying at the hotel on the Italian/Swiss border. Amazing drive if anyone is ever in this region.

[@Useaname]

How much was your hotel. I want to go next year but am worried about the cost. Thanks.

[@donnyazoff980]

@@Useaname the hotel was $240 Australian Dollars for one night which included breakfast.

[@Useaname]

@@donnyazoff980 thank you. Much obliged.

[@KyleMacqueen44]

I come back to this scene and watch over and over. The song still gives me goose bumps every time. I even managed to get it on vinyl for £3🤯

[@josephyang8236]

Ever since the first time I watched this movie 20 years ago, a sunny day in the spring always reminds me of this clip. I just want to grab my car keys and go for a drive.