The Brink's Job
“The robbery nobody thought could happen by the guys nobody thought could pull it off.”
Synopsis
In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...
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"The Brink's Job": Out on DVD 07/03/2016Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-25
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Peter Falk
Tony Pino
Peter Boyle
Joe McGinnis
Allen Garfield
Vinnie Costa
Warren Oates
Specs O'Keefe
Gena Rowlands
Mary Pino
Paul Sorvino
Jazz Maffie
Sheldon Leonard
J. Edgar Hoover
Kevin O'Connor
Stanley Gusciora
Gerard Murphy
Sandy Richardson
Patrick Hines
H. H. Rightmire
Malachy McCourt
Mutt Murphy
Randy Jurgensen
FBI Agent
John Brandon
FBI Agent
Robert Prosky
Lineup Gallery Cop
Earl Hindman
FBI Agent # 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Walon Green, Noel Behn
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Brink's Job
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Friedkin
Walon Green, Noel Behn
Richard Rodney Bennett
Norman Leigh, James A. Contner
Bud S. Smith, Robert K. Lambert
Dino De Laurentiis, Ralph B. Serpe
Department Leadership Roster
William Friedkin
Director
Walon Green
Writer
Ralph B. Serpe
Producer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Norman Leigh
Director of Photography
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brink's Job
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What is The Brink's Job about?
In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...
Who directed The Brink's Job?
The Brink's Job was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in The Brink's Job?
The principal cast of The Brink's Job includes Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates, Gena Rowlands.
When was The Brink's Job released and how long is it?
The Brink's Job was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brink's Job?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brink's Job was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is The Brink's Job based on a book or true story?
The Brink's Job is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Noel Behn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brink's Job?
The Brink's Job holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).