Review of Topkapi (1964) by Ken T — 30 Jul 2011
Jules Dassin crafted one of cinema's finest heist films in "Rififi". With "Topkapi" he certainly created a terrific caper flick that has proved to be incredibly influential to many filmmakers since.
Melina Mercouri stars as a woman eager to steal a knife with emeralds worth a fortune - and is one rather horny cougar! Schell is the suave guy who has the know-how to pull it off. Robert Morley is the inventor for the group.
And most impressive is Peter Ustinov, in an Academy Award winning turn, as the schmo - the unlikeable guy being used by the group to get their plan accomplished. The police - who are not so dumb - are on their tales.
Exciting, well filmed and well acted, "Topkapi" is no doubt a must watch from the 1960s.
This review of Topkapi (1964) was written by Ken T on 30 Jul 2011.
Topkapi has generally received positive reviews.
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