ComedyCrimeAdventure
Theatrical September 17, 1964
Topkapi poster

Topkapi (1964)

Topkapi is a book-based movie adapted from "The Light of Day" by Eric Ambler. This Comedy/Crime film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is September 17, 1964.

The Source Material

The Light of Day

by Eric Ambler

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Overview

The Light of Day was the basis for Jules Dassin’s classic film, Topkapi. When Arthur Abdel Simpson first spots Harper in the Athens airport, he recognizes him as a tourist unfamiliar with city and in need of a private driver. In other words, the perfect mark…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
Topkapi
Original Title
Topkapi
Original Language
EN
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Adventure
US Theatrical
September 17, 1964 · Rated NR