Review of Topkapi (1964) by Waldo I — 02 May 2008

I didn't even know it was Dassin until I started it.

This review of Topkapi (1964) was written by Waldo I on 02 May 2008.

Topkapi has generally received positive reviews.

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By Josè M (1,677) on 26 Jan 2010

Deliciosa comedia ,aunque se note el paso de los aÃ±os , mantiene su interes .Peliculas como Mision Imposible y Ocean Eleven le deben las…

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Ustinov steals the show while the rest of the cast attempt to steal the jewel-encrusted dagger of the Topkapi museum in Istanbul…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 03 Mar 2008

Ustinov has probably the meatiest part in the film and one that allows him to use many of the unsubtleties in dominating scenes he has at his command…

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By Rodney G (251) on 28 Nov 2010

Don't know what atracts me too this movie, Melina Mercouri maybe. Fun comedy…

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By Byron R (89) on 09 Dec 2007

Peli de robo dificil: muy entretenida. Copiada muchas veces en otras pelis de robos. Buenos puntos de humor…

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By Robby R (128) on 25 Aug 2011

As a big fan of Jules Dassin's other heist movie, Rififi, I was interested to see how this spoof of the genre would play out…

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By Nicolas M (451) on 17 Feb 2008

Tres bon caper film, avec ce qu'il faut d'humour et d'inventivite, un scenario et des personnages bien construits et une apparition de Joe…

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By Doctor S (657) on 12 Jul 2008

Okay, I admit I hadn't heard of Jules Dassin until he passed away. Then I read all about his films and I rented Topkapi…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 27 Aug 2012

Between a 7/10 and 8/10, it's one of the very best heist films ever made, Topkapi provides the template for the many lighthearted capers that…

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By Stephen M (1,308) on 20 Jan 2008

Peter Ustinov is good as the reluctant spy--and nearly as reluctant jewel thief--but the rest of the cast is pretty unappealing and the film…

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