Topkapi (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1964, Topkapi is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 119 minutes. “Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Topkapi stars Melina Mercouri as Elizabeth Lipp, Peter Ustinov as Arthur Simon Simpson, Maximilian Schell as Walter Harper and Robert Morley as Cedric Page, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Topkapi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Topkapi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Topkapi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Topkapi (1964)?
- In US, Topkapi is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Topkapi worth watching?
- Topkapi holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Topkapi?
- Topkapi stars Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley and Jess Hahn.
- When was Topkapi released?
- Topkapi was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.