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Topkapi

1964·Movie
1h 59min·NR
81
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some sharp wit and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!

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.
HeistComedyClassicAdventureSuspenseInternational1960sIstanbulCharming Rogues

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Topkapi

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Where can I stream Topkapi legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Topkapi worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Topkapi rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Topkapi?

1 h 59 min

Topkapi runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Topkapi based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Topkapi?

Critics95
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Topkapi higher (95) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Topkapi in?

EnglishFrenchGreekItalianTurkishGerman

It was made in English, with some French, Greek, Italian, Turkish, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Topkapi?

7BRCAESFRGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Topkapi in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Topkapi use?

Lighter and SofterCon Men Hate GunsObfuscating StupiditySeparated by a Common LanguageThe CaperPlucky Comic ReliefIt's Not Porn, It's ArtLovable CowardGlasses PullDiabolus ex MachinaThrough the Ceiling, Stealthily"Mission: Impossible" Cable Dropand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Topkapi, including Lighter and Softer, Con Men Hate Guns, Obfuscating Stupidity.