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Topkapi

1964·Movie·NR·119 min·6.5(212)

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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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Where to watch Topkapi in United States

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Where is Topkapi streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsGoogle Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsSky Store
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Molotov TV
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
BrazilOldflix

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 Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV 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
#based on novel or book#smuggling (contraband)#greece#museum#caper#theft#dagger#small time crook

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 212 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 Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , 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

Melina Mercouri

Elizabeth Lipp

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Arthur Simon Simpson

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

Walter Harper

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

Cedric Page

Jess Hahn

Jess Hahn

Hans

Gilles Ségal

Gilles Ségal

Giulio

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

Gerven the Cook

Titos Vandis

Titos Vandis

Harback

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Ege Ernart

Major Ali Tufan

Senih Orkan

Senih Orkan

First Shadow

Danyal Topatan

Danyal Topatan

Second Shadow

Joe Dassin

Joe Dassin

Joseph

Topkapi — FAQs

Where can I watch Topkapi in United States?

Topkapi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Topkapi on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Topkapi is currently available on Amazon Prime Video 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 212 ratings.

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