Istanbul (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, Istanbul is a thriller, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 84 minutes. “He must find his true love...all over again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he?
Who’s in it. Istanbul stars Errol Flynn as James Brennan, Cornell Borchers as Stephanie Bauer / Karen Fielding, John Bentley as Insp. R.P. Nural and Torin Thatcher as Douglas Fielding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Istanbul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Istanbul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Istanbul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Istanbul (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Istanbul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Istanbul worth watching?
- Istanbul holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Istanbul?
- Istanbul stars Errol Flynn, Cornell Borchers, John Bentley, Torin Thatcher and Leif Erickson.
- When was Istanbul released?
- Istanbul was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.