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Topkapi (DVD, 2001)

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Five years after directing the heist classic RIFIFI, Jules Dassin returns to robbery with TOPKAPI. Again there is a long and daring break-in, as his heroes attempt to steal the priceless Emerald Dagger from the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, but in contrast to the bleak RIFIFI, the mood in TOPKAPI is one of comedy. Dassin focuses on the bumbling Arthur Simpson (Peter Ustinov), who barely makes a living conning tourists. Arthur thinks he's struck it rich when Elizabeth Lipp (Melina Mercouri) and her lover Walter (Maximilian Schell) respond to his pitch--not realizing they picked him. They persuade Arthur to drive across the Greek-Turkish border. When the Turkish police find arms in the car, they believe they have uncovered a terrorist plot. They only release Arthur after he agrees to spy for them. Elizabeth and Walter plan their robbery, while Arthur is drawn ever further out of his depth, as he looks for evidence of terrorism. Mercouri and Schell handle the planning; Ustinov, Robert Morley as the eccentric Cedric, and Akim Tamiroff as a dipsomaniac cook, handle the comedy; the Turkish scenery is beautiful, and Manos Hadjidakis contributes a sprightly score--the result is a light and airy comedy.

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UPC0027616869418

eBay Product ID (ePID)3367789

Product Key Features

ActorMelina Mercouri

RatingNR

Movie/TV TitleTopkapi

DirectorJules Dassin, Perlo Vita

FormatDVD

Release Year2001

GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleMelina Mercouri

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20011211

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by stsurr_42
23 Jul, 2024
Great Comic International Heist Film
This Jules Dassin directed caper comedy, set in Greece and Turkey, is a wonderful send up of the grand heist, in the tradition of Rififi and Big Deal On Madonna Street--A great cast, Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell--Fast moving with a virtual travelogue of Turkey in the backdrop physical suspense relieved by comedy.
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by westboroguy
04 Mar, 2020
Great movie!
This is a delightful film. If you haven't seen it you're in for a treat. Highly recommended.
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by gooderstein
26 Feb, 2020
great dvd
Love this movie. The dvd sent was in perfect shape and plays great!!
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by healey67
24 Aug, 2017
Very enjoyable movie
Entertaining views of Istanbul . Interesting story line
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by usjosep-avexj
13 Nov, 2023
heist film
very nice heist film
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by tm_194
30 Apr, 2022
THANK YOU FOR VIDEO?
IT WAS GREAT MOVIES? THANK YOU
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