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Topkapi

  • 19641964
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.7K
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.7K
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  • Director
    • Jules Dassin
  • Writers
    • Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
    • Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
  • Stars
    • Melina Mercouri
    • Peter Ustinov
    • Maximilian Schell
Top credits
  • 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
    • 98User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    Topkapi
    Trailer 3:46
    Topkapi

    Photos64

    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

    Top cast

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    Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri
    • Elizabeth Lippas Elizabeth Lipp
    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Arthur Simon Simpsonas Arthur Simon Simpson
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Walter Harperas Walter Harper
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Cedric Pageas Cedric Page
    Jess Hahn
    Jess Hahn
    • Hans Fisheras Hans Fisher
    Gilles Ségal
    Gilles Ségal
    • Giulio the Human Flyas Giulio the Human Fly
    Akim Tamiroff
    Akim Tamiroff
    • Gerven - the Cookas Gerven - the Cook
    Titos Vandis
    Titos Vandis
    • Harbackas Harback
    • (as Titos Wandis)
    Ege Ernart
    • Maj. Ali Tufanas Maj. Ali Tufan
    Senih Orkan
    Senih Orkan
    • First Shadowas First Shadow
    Ahmet Danyal Topatan
    Ahmet Danyal Topatan
    • Second Shadowas Second Shadow
    Joe Dassin
    Joe Dassin
    • Josefas Josef
    • (as Joseph Dassin)
    Despo Diamantidou
    Despo Diamantidou
    • Voulaas Voula
    Faik Coskun
    Faik Coskun
    • Tavla Player at Hiltonas Tavla Player at Hilton
    • (uncredited)
    Amy Dalby
    Amy Dalby
    • Nannyas Nanny
    • (uncredited)
    Jules Dassin
    Jules Dassin
    • Turkish Copas Turkish Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Selahattin Içsel
    • Tavla Player at Hiltonas Tavla Player at Hilton
    • (uncredited)
    Bedri Çavusoglu
    Bedri Çavusoglu
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jules Dassin
    • Writers
      • Monja Danischewsky(screenplay)
      • Eric Ambler(based on the novel "The Light of Day")
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    Storyline

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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>
    • heist
    • museum
    • art museum
    • caper comedy
    • istanbul turkey
    • 97 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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

    User reviews98

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Mission Impossible
    One of the most entertaining heist films of all time. Full of original ideas, smartly written and joyfully directed. And, if all that wasn't enough, Peter Ustinov! He won his second Oscar as best supporting actor for this creation - an unsuccessful small time crook, intelligent enough to know that he's not intelligent enough - without country and without future. Ustinov soars. He is surrounded by a group of Euro-heavy weights, Melina Mercouri, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, Akim Tammiroff. The suspense, fun filled entrance to the Topkapi museum was stolen and disguised with a multi dollar budget by Brian De Palma and his accomplices in the first Mission Impossible without being able to duplicate the suspense, the fun, the humanity or the innocence of the proceedings. The locations are another treat, the music, the costumes and the honesty with which the dishonesty of the characters is portrayed. A true delight.
    helpful•98
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    • littlemartinarocena
    • Oct 18, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 1964 (France)
    • 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
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    Technical specs

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

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