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Topkapi

NR19641h 59mJules Dassin
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 95%

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"Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!"

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.

ComedyCrimeAdventure
Based On Novel Or BookSmuggling (contraband)GreeceMuseumCaperTheftDaggerSmall Time Crook

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Frequently asked questions

What is Topkapi (1964) 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 stars in Topkapi?

Topkapi stars Melina Mercouri (Elizabeth Lipp), Peter Ustinov (Arthur Simon Simpson), Maximilian Schell (Walter Harper), Robert Morley (Cedric Page), Jess Hahn (Hans). The film was directed by Jules Dassin.

How long is Topkapi?

Topkapi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated NR.

Is Topkapi worth watching?

Topkapi holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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