The Brink's Job
Seen it?1978 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
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...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 49K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Friedkin
- Peter FalkTony Pino
- Peter BoyleJoe McGinnis
- Allen GarfieldVinnie Costa
- Warren OatesSpecs O'Keefe
- Gena RowlandsMary Pino
- Paul SorvinoJazz Maffie
- Sheldon LeonardJ. Edgar Hoover
- Kevin O'ConnorStanley Gusciora
- Gerard MurphySandy Richardson
- Patrick HinesH. H. Rightmire