Topaz
“Hitchcock takes you behind the actual headlines to expose the most explosive spy scandal of this century!”
Synopsis
Copenhagen, Denmark, 1962. When a high-ranking Soviet official decides to change sides, a French intelligence agent is caught up in a cold, silent and bloody spy war in which his own family will play a decisive role.
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Topaz - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-19
Top Cast
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Frederick Stafford
André Devereaux
Dany Robin
Nicole Devereaux
John Vernon
Rico Parra
Karin Dor
Juanita de Córdoba
Michel Piccoli
Jacques Granville
Philippe Noiret
Henri Jarre
Claude Jade
Michèle Picard
Michel Subor
François Picard
John Forsythe
Michael Nordstrom
Per-Axel Arosenius
Boris Kuzenov
Roscoe Lee Browne
Philippe Dubois
Edmon Ryan
McKittreck
Sonja Kolthoff
Mrs. Kusenov
Tina Hedström
Tamara Kusenov
John van Dreelen
Claude Martin
Donald Randolph
Luis Uribe
Roberto Contreras
Muñoz
Carlos Rivas
Hernández
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel A. Taylor
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Topaz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Samuel A. Taylor, Leon Uris
Maurice Jarre
Jack Hildyard
William H. Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Samuel A. Taylor
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Topaz
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What is Topaz about?
Copenhagen, Denmark, 1962. When a high-ranking Soviet official decides to change sides, a French intelligence agent is caught up in a cold, silent and bloody spy war in which his own family will play a decisive role.
Who directed Topaz?
Topaz was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Topaz?
The principal cast of Topaz includes Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, John Vernon, Karin Dor, Michel Piccoli.
When was Topaz released and how long is it?
Topaz was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Topaz?
Topaz had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Topaz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Topaz was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Topaz based on a book or true story?
Topaz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leon Uris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Topaz?
Topaz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).