Italian Job / Zulu / Alfie

The Italian Job

Charlie Croker (Michael Caine) is out of jail and on the make with an ingenious plan for the heist of the century. Aided and abetted by top criminal mastermind Mr Bridger (Noel Coward). Charlie sets off with an ace team of villains and three very special Minis to life $4,000,000 from under the noses of the Turin Pollzel. The trouble is with the cops, and the Mafia on his tail Charlie finds that grabbing the money is kids stuff compared to getting away with it... This action packed comedy drama is an all-time cult classic of the 60s, with the craziest chase in movie history and an incredible cliff hanger finale, The Italian Job is the caper movie to beat them all.

Alfie

Alfie is not really a bad sort. Its just that he has this overwhelming desire for the opposite sex. You might say that 'birds' are irresistable to him, sort of second nature.

With Michael Caine in the title role, Alfie is a ribald and wild comedy, filled with sex and sin. For those who want to be entertained, Alfie is charming, delightful and quick moving. For those who want more, there is, beneath the surface, a lingering tragedy, simply and poignantly told about the taker and the taken.

Zulu

Zulu is one of the great movies, an epic adventure of courage in the face of incredible odds. Based on a true story it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers who stood fast against an overwhelming force of 4,000 of the Zulu nations mightiest warriors in the defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879.

Superbly photographed in Technirama, few other movies have grippingly captured the tension and terror of combat as wave upon wave of warriors is unleashed on the tiny garrison. Set amongst stunning South African scenery, Zulu is a landmark action film and a fitting tribute to some of the most significant acts of heroism in the history of warfare. Michael Caine's role as the arrogant but courageous Lt. Bromhead brought him international fame, and there are powerful performances from other great British actors including Stanley Baker and Jack Hawkins.