A conman gets mixed up with a group of thieves who plan to rob an Istanbul museum to steal a jewelled dagger.A conman gets mixed up with a group of thieves who plan to rob an Istanbul museum to steal a jewelled dagger.A conman gets mixed up with a group of thieves who plan to rob an Istanbul museum to steal a jewelled dagger.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 4 nominations total
Titos Vandis
- Harback
- (as Titos Wandis)
Joe Dassin
- Josef
- (as Joseph Dassin)
Faik Coskun
- Tavla Player at Hilton
- (uncredited)
Jules Dassin
- Turkish Cop
- (uncredited)
Selahattin Içsel
- Tavla Player at Hilton
- (uncredited)
Bedri Çavusoglu
- Police Officer
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaCited by Mission: Impossible (1966) series creator Bruce Geller as the inspiration for his own series.
- GoofsWhile in the lighthouse during the caper, Cedric wipes his face with an oily rag, but all the following scenes show no oil on his face.
- Quotes
Elizabeth Lipp: Do you mind that I am a nymphomaniac?
Walter Harper: It's your most endearing quality.
Elizabeth Lipp: Don't waste it - use it.
- Crazy creditsAt the beginning, the title and the technical credits are shown, but no credit is given to the actors or to the producer-director. However, at the end, the words "There they go again!" are seen, and all of the leading actors appear in a snowbound setting, together with their names. Then the names of all of the other actors, together with the name of the producer-director, appear on the screen.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
- SoundtracksThe Stars and Stripes Forever
(uncredited) (1896)
Written by John Philip Sousa
Played when Elizabeth steps on Cedric's mock-up of the security platform
Featured review
Hard-to-beat in the big caper category. A fun film.
Before "Mission Impossible" made every big heist a challenge for technology, there were movie efforts like "Topkapi" which played the human element in the big scam.
A wonderful and truly international cast is assembled here for this 60's effort that showcases Istanbul. Melina Mercouri is marvelous, blending humor and sensuality with her hard side. Maximillian Schell is excellent as the leading man with all the answers while Peter Ustinov is the classic bumbler. Akim Tamiroff adds additional levity as the irascible cook.
Not sure I was totally satisfied with the outcome but it's such a rollicking and colorful ride, give director Jules Dassin top marks anyway.
A wonderful and truly international cast is assembled here for this 60's effort that showcases Istanbul. Melina Mercouri is marvelous, blending humor and sensuality with her hard side. Maximillian Schell is excellent as the leading man with all the answers while Peter Ustinov is the classic bumbler. Akim Tamiroff adds additional levity as the irascible cook.
Not sure I was totally satisfied with the outcome but it's such a rollicking and colorful ride, give director Jules Dassin top marks anyway.
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- $7,000,000
- Runtime2 hours
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- 1.66 : 1
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