Topkapi
“Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!”
Synopsis
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.
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Topkapi (1964) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-10
Top Cast
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Melina Mercouri
Elizabeth Lipp
Peter Ustinov
Arthur Simon Simpson
Maximilian Schell
Walter Harper
Robert Morley
Cedric Page
Jess Hahn
Hans
Gilles Ségal
Giulio
Akim Tamiroff
Gerven the Cook
Titos Vandis
Harback
Ege Ernart
Major Ali Tufan
Senih Orkan
First Shadow
Danyal Topatan
Second Shadow
Joe Dassin
Joseph
Despo Diamantidou
Voula
Faik Coşkun
Tavla Player at Hilton (uncredited)
Amy Dalby
Nanny (uncredited)
Jules Dassin
Turkish Cop (uncredited)
Selahattin Içsel
Tavla Player at Hilton (uncredited)
Bedri Çavusoglu
Police Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Monja Danischewsky
- Original Score
- Manos Hatzidakis
- Original Title
- Topkapi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Greek, Italian, Turkish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Monja Danischewsky, Eric Ambler
Manos Hatzidakis
Henri Alekan
Roger Dwyre
Jules Dassin
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Jules Dassin
Producer
Monja Danischewsky
Screenplay
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Manos Hatzidakis
Original Music Composer
Deni Vachlioti
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Topkapi
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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.
Who stars in Topkapi?
The principal cast of Topkapi includes Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, Jess Hahn.
When was Topkapi released and how long is it?
Topkapi was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Topkapi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Topkapi was composed by Manos Hatzidakis.
Is Topkapi based on a book or true story?
Topkapi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric Ambler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Topkapi?
Topkapi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).