The Italian Job is a 2003 heist film directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, and Edward Norton. The film centers around a group of thieves led by Charlie Croker, who plan to steal $35 million worth of gold bullion from an armored truck in Venice.
After successfully executing the heist, Croker's team is betrayed by one of its members, Steve (played by Edward Norton), who steals the gold and leaves the rest of the team for dead. Croker, along with his love interest Stella (played by Charlize Theron) and the remaining members, plan a revenge heist to steal back the gold.
Their plan involves stealing a set of mini-coopers and modifying them to outrun the police during their escape. The ensuing car chase scenes involve driving through narrow alleys, staircases, and even a sewer system, all while being pursued by the police.
The film concludes with the successful recovery of the gold and Steve's ultimate downfall. The Italian Job received positive reviews for its action sequences, performances, and stylish direction, and has become a cult classic in the heist genre.