Topkapi (1964) Facts
| Director(s) | Jules Dassin |
| Producer(s) | Jules Dassin, Roger Dwyre, Lee Katz (uncredited) |
| Featured Cast | Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, Akim Tamiroff |
| Total Facts | 2 |
Cited by Mission: Impossible TV series creator Bruce Geller as the inspiration for his own series.
Six weeks after the release of Topkapi, a similar, real-life heist took place at a New York City museum. Although 22 gems were stolen, they were recovered within 48 hours.