Topkapi

19641964
UnratedUnrated
2h

Topkapi (1964)

Theatrical Trailer from United Artists

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Adventure Comedy Crime

A conman gets mixed up with a group of thieves who plan to rob an Istanbul museum to steal a jewelled dagger.A conman gets mixed up with a group of thieves who plan to rob an Istanbul museum to steal a jewelled dagger.A conman gets mixed up with a group of thieves who plan to rob an Istanbul museum to steal a jewelled dagger.

Director
- Jules Dassin
Writers
- Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
- Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
Stars

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Won 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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Topkapi

Maximilian Schell in Topkapi (1964)

Peter Ustinov and Akim Tamiroff in Topkapi (1964)

Maximilian Schell, Peter Ustinov, and Gilles Ségal in Topkapi (1964)

Melina Mercouri in Topkapi (1964)

Maximilian Schell and Melina Mercouri in Topkapi (1964)

Melina Mercouri and Robert Morley in Topkapi (1964)

Melina Mercouri in Topkapi (1964)

Robert Morley in Topkapi (1964)

Peter Ustinov in Topkapi (1964)

Peter Ustinov and Melina Mercouri in Topkapi (1964)

Maximilian Schell, Peter Ustinov, Jess Hahn, Melina Mercouri, Robert Morley, and Gilles Ségal in Topkapi (1964)

1/2 sheet, 28 x 22

Melina Mercouri

Elizabeth Lippas Elizabeth Lipp

Arthur Simon Simpsonas Arthur Simon Simpson

Maximilian Schell

Walter Harperas Walter Harper

Cedric Pageas Cedric Page

Hans Fisheras Hans Fisher

Giulio the Human Flyas Giulio the Human Fly

Gerven - the Cookas Gerven - the Cook

Harbackas Harback
(as Titos Wandis)

Maj. Ali Tufanas Maj. Ali Tufan

First Shadowas First Shadow

Ahmet Danyal Topatan

Second Shadowas Second Shadow

Josefas Josef
(as Joseph Dassin)

Despo Diamantidou

Voulaas Voula

Tavla Player at Hiltonas Tavla Player at Hilton
(uncredited)

Nannyas Nanny
(uncredited)

Turkish Copas Turkish Cop
(uncredited)

Selahattin Içsel

Tavla Player at Hiltonas Tavla Player at Hilton
(uncredited)

Bedri Çavusoglu

Police Officeras Police Officer
(uncredited)

Director
- Jules Dassin
Writers
- Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
- Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
All cast & crew
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A small-time con man with passport problems gets mixed up with a gang of world-class jewelry thieves plotting to rob the Topkapi museum in Istanbul. Turkish intelligence, suspecting arms smuggling, gets involved, and under pressure, the con man rises to heights of which he'd never dreamed. —David Carroll <davidc@atom.ansto.gov.au>

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Taglines
- Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!
Genres
Certificate
- Unrated
Parents guide

Trivia
Cited by Mission: Impossible (1966) series creator Bruce Geller as the inspiration for his own series.

Goofs
On the roof where the heist takes place, the camera's shadow is cast on one of the actors.

Quotes
Elizabeth Lipp: Do you mind that I am a nymphomaniac?
Walter Harper: It's your most endearing quality.
Elizabeth Lipp: Don't waste it - use it.

Crazy credits
At the beginning, the title and the technical credits are shown, but no credit is given to the actors or to the producer-director. However, at the end, the words "There they go again!" are seen, and all of the leading actors appear in a snowbound setting, together with their names. Then the names of all of the other actors, together with the name of the producer-director, appear on the screen.

Connections
Featured in The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)

Soundtracks
The Stars and Stripes Forever
(uncredited) (1896)
Written by John Philip Sousa
Played when Elizabeth steps on Cedric's mock-up of the security platform

Top review

8/10

Hard-to-beat in the big caper category. A fun film.

Before "Mission Impossible" made every big heist a challenge for technology, there were movie efforts like "Topkapi" which played the human element in the big scam.

A wonderful and truly international cast is assembled here for this 60's effort that showcases Istanbul. Melina Mercouri is marvelous, blending humor and sensuality with her hard side. Maximillian Schell is excellent as the leading man with all the answers while Peter Ustinov is the classic bumbler. Akim Tamiroff adds additional levity as the irascible cook.

Not sure I was totally satisfied with the outcome but it's such a rollicking and colorful ride, give director Jules Dassin top marks anyway.

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Jan 13, 2001

Midwest Premiere Happened When & Where?

Release date
- September 2, 1964 (France)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- MGM
Languages
Also known as
- The Light of Day
Filming locations
- Istanbul, Turkey
Production company
- Filmways Pictures
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Gross US & Canada
- $7,000,000

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Runtime
- 2h
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1

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