Topkapi(1964)
“Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!”
Overview
Arthur Simon Simpson is a small-time crook biding his time in Greece. One of his potential victims turns out to be a gentleman thief planning to steal the emerald-encrusted dagger of the Mehmed II from Istanbul's Topkapi Museum.
Director
Jules Dassin
Studio
Filmways Pictures
Cast
Melina Mercouri
as Elizabeth Lipp
Peter Ustinov
as Arthur Simon Simpson
Maximilian Schell
as Walter Harper
Robert Morley
as Cedric Page
Jess Hahn
as Hans
Gilles Ségal
as Giulio
Akim Tamiroff
as Gerven the Cook
Titos Vandis
as Harback
Ege Ernart
as Major Ali Tufan
Senih Orkan
as First Shadow
Danyal Topatan
as Second Shadow
Joe Dassin
as Joseph
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Filmways Pictures • United Artists • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch Topkapi?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Topkapi (1964).
What is Topkapi about?▼
Arthur Simon Simpson is a small-time crook biding his time in Greece. One of his potential victims turns out to be a gentleman thief planning to steal the emerald-encrusted dagger of the Mehmed II from Istanbul's Topkapi Museum.
Who directed Topkapi?▼
Topkapi was directed by Jules Dassin and released in 1964. It is a comedy, crime, adventure film.
How long is Topkapi?▼
Topkapi has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in Topkapi?▼
The cast of Topkapi includes Melina Mercouri as Elizabeth Lipp, Peter Ustinov as Arthur Simon Simpson, Maximilian Schell as Walter Harper, Robert Morley as Cedric Page, Jess Hahn as Hans and more.
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