Topkapi
“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.
Where to watch Topkapi in United States
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Where is Topkapi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , YouTube Free | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Topkapi
Topkapi is a 1964 English-language comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Jules Dassin. The cast is led by Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
Topkapi was produced by Filmways Pictures, United Artists, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 1964, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Writers
- Monja Danischewsky
- Release date
- September 2, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Filmways Pictures, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Topkapi cast & crew
Topkapi was directed by Jules Dassin and written by Monja Danischewsky.
The cast features 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 Gilles Ségal as Giulio.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Manos Hatzidakis, cinematography is by Henri Alekan, and it was produced by Jules Dassin.
Is Topkapi worth watching?
Topkapi holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 214 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and adventure, Topkapi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Topkapi
In United States, you can stream Topkapi on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Topkapi
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
Topkapi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Topkapi in United States?
Topkapi is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Topkapi on YouTube TV?
Yes — Topkapi is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Topkapi in?
Topkapi is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Greek, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Topkapi?
Topkapi runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is Topkapi rated?
Topkapi is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 214 ratings.
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