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Topkapi(1964)Thought by many to be the inspiration for the TV series 'Mission: Impossible', Jules Dassin's comedy-thriller follows a group of art thieves as they plot and plan to rob a jewelled dagger from the fortress-like Topkapi Palace museum in sun-soaked Istanbul. With an international cast and a screenplay written by ex-Ealing stalwart Monja Danischewsky, 'Topkapi' is one of the great comic-exotic heist movies. For more about Topkapi and the Topkapi Blu-ray release, see Topkapi Blu-ray Review published by Dr. Svet Atanasov on December 21, 2024 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5. Director: Jules Dassin Writers: Eric Ambler, Monja Danischewsky Starring: Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, Jess Hahn, Akim Tamiroff Producer: Jules Dassin » See full cast & crew Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.66:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Topkapi arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Kino Lorber. Topkapi made its high-definition debut with this release in 2014, which was sourced from an even older but quite nice master. This release introduces a new 4K makeover of the film. Earlier tonight, I spent quite a bit of time comparing the new 4K makeover and the previous presentation of the film, and while there are some things that I like about the former, I must declare that the latter is more convincing. What do I like about the 4K makeover? It produces visuals with better density levels -- not dramatically better, but enough to appreciate the difference. These visuals are healthier, too. However, the improvements are cosmetic, meaning that they eliminate some nicks and scratches, plus the occasional blemishes. This is pretty much it. The new 4K makeover reveals plenty of color grading inconsistencies. They are introduced by a very light yellowish tint, similar to the one present on the 4K makeover of Secret of the Incas. It affects a lot of primaries and flattens many visuals. I could immediately tell that something was off because the opening credits of Topkapi are notorious for its color play. They look quite anemic now. The overall temperature of the visuals is affected as well. Examples can be seen here and here. In various darker areas, the new 4K makeover loses fine nuances that are very easy to see on the previous presentation. On the previous presentation, there is room for improvements too, but the color temperature, vibrancy of the visuals, and simply their dynamic range are clearly superior. Image stability is excellent. So, I think that the previous Blu-ray release has the more accurate presentation of Topkapi. My score is 3.25/5.00. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free player in order to access its content). There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided for the main feature. Topkapi has always had an unconvincing audio. However, the big issues are directly related to the fact that Melina Mercouri mumbles a lot, so it is not easy to understand her lines. Some of the mass outdoor footage also allows a lot of organic sounds and noises to overlap, creating unevenness that is unavoidable, too. However, where the music is prominent, I think that dynamic contrasts are quite good, or at least given that Topkapi was produced in the early 1960s. Topkapi: Other Editions
Similar titles suggested by membersTopkapi Blu-ray, News and Updates• Topkapi 60th Anniversary Special Edition Blu-ray - September 2, 2024 Kino Lorber have detailed their upcoming Special Edition Blu-ray of Jules Dassin's classic caper Topkapi (1964), starring Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, and Jess Hahn. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on October ...
• Kino: New Restoration of Topkapi Coming Soon to Blu-ray - July 29, 2023 Kino Lorber have revealed that they are preparing a Blu-ray release of Jules Dassin's Topkapi (1964), starring Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, and Jess Hahn. The release is expected to arrive on the market later this year.
• Kino Lorber: Jules Dassin's Topkapi Coming to Blu-ray - July 2, 2014 U.S. distributors Kino Lorber have confirmed that they will release on Blu-ray director Jules Dassin's Topkapi (1964), starring Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Akim Tamiroff, and Robert Morley. The release will be available for purchase on October ...
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