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Topkapi

  • 19641964
  • SS
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.9K
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Topkapi (1964)
Theatrical Trailer from United Artists
Play trailer3:46
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AdventureComedyCrime

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.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jules Dassin
  • Writers
    • Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
    • Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
  • Stars
    • Melina Mercouri
    • Peter Ustinov
    • Maximilian Schell
  • Director
    • Jules Dassin
  • Writers
    • Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
    • Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
  • Stars
    • Melina Mercouri
    • Peter Ustinov
    • Maximilian Schell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    Topkapi
    Trailer 3:46
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    Photos65

    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

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    Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri
    • Elizabeth Lipp
    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Arthur Simon Simpson
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Walter Harper
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Cedric Page
    Jess Hahn
    Jess Hahn
    • Hans Fisher
    Gilles Ségal
    Gilles Ségal
    • Giulio the Human Fly
    Akim Tamiroff
    Akim Tamiroff
    • Gerven - the Cook
    Titos Vandis
    Titos Vandis
    • Harback
    • (as Titos Wandis)
    Ege Ernart
    • Maj. Ali Tufan
    Senih Orkan
    Senih Orkan
    • First Shadow
    Ahmet Danyal Topatan
    Ahmet Danyal Topatan
    • Second Shadow
    Joe Dassin
    Joe Dassin
    • Josef
    • (as Joseph Dassin)
    Despo Diamantidou
    Despo Diamantidou
    • Voula
    Faik Coskun
    Faik Coskun
    • Tavla Player at Hilton
    • (uncredited)
    Amy Dalby
    Amy Dalby
    • Nanny
    • (uncredited)
    Jules Dassin
    Jules Dassin
    • Turkish Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Selahattin Içsel
    • Tavla Player at Hilton
    • (uncredited)
    Bedri Çavusoglu
    Bedri Çavusoglu
    • Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jules Dassin
    • Writers
      • Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
      • Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Cited by Vaarallinen tehtävä (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

    User reviews101

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    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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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 1964 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Turkish
      • German
      • Greek
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Light of Day
    • Filming locations
      • Istanbul, Turkey
    • Production company
      • Filmways Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,000,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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