Topkapi (1964)
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Director: Jules Dassin
|Writers: Eric Ambler, Monja Danischewsky
|Stars: Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Topkapi |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 17, 1964 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, greece, theft, smuggling (contraband), museum, caper, small time crook, dagger |
FAQ
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.
When was Topkapi released?
Topkapi was released on Sep 17, 1964 (status: Released).
Who directed Topkapi?
Jules Dassin directed Topkapi.
What is the TMDB rating of Topkapi?
Topkapi has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 225 votes.