The Brink's Job

The Brink's Job

The robbery nobody thought could happen by the guys nobody thought could pull it off.

Directed by William Friedkin

Produced by The De Laurentiis Company

1978104 min6.2 / 10

A lighthearted, character-driven heist comedy about working-class Boston criminals pulling off an audacious robbery, told with affection for its bumbling protagonists and period charm.

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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  • Is The Brink's Job sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Brink's Job easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Brink's Job violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is The Brink's Job scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The Brink's Job end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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