description Topkapi Overview
Topkapi, released in 1964, depicts a con man’s involvement with an international group attempting to steal a valuable dagger from Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace. The plot involves both the heist and the con artist's role as a spy for Turkish authorities. Melina Mercouri and Peter Ustinov star in this Filmways production.
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info Topkapi Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1964 |
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What is the Topkapi heist target?
The thieves plan to steal an emerald-encrusted dagger from Istanbul's Topkapi Palace. The object pulls small-time hustler Arthur Simpson, played by Peter Ustinov, into a dangerous international scheme.
Who directed Topkapi?
Jules Dassin directed and produced the 1964 heist comedy. He had already made Rififi in 1955, another major heist film, so Topkapi is often discussed in that lineage.
Did Peter Ustinov win an Oscar for Topkapi?
Yes. Peter Ustinov won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Arthur Simpson. The cast also includes Melina Mercouri, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, and Akim Tamiroff.
What novel is Topkapi based on?
The film is based on Eric Ambler's 1962 novel The Light of Day. The screenplay turns Ambler's espionage and crime setup into a lighter, colorful Istanbul heist film.
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