The movie “Istanbul” released in 1957 is a crime and drama film. The film revolves around a diamond smuggler who comes back to Istanbul and discovers his supposedly dead love. The movie uses a mix of interesting characters to keep the viewers engaged. The film stars some renowned personalities like Errol Flynn, Cornell Borchers, and John Bentley.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in various locations including Turkey, Istanbul, and several places in California like Universal City and Universal Studios. The filming began on February 20th, 1956 to capture the exotic beauty of these places and make the film more appealing.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Errol Flynn | James Brennan |
| Cornell Borchers | Stephanie Bauer / Karen Fielding |
| John Bentley | Insp. Nural |
| Torin Thatcher | Douglas Fielding |
| Leif Erickson | Charlie Boyle |
| Peggy Knudsen | Marge Boyle |
| Martin Benson | Mr. Darius |
| Nat ‘King’ Cole | Danny Rice |
| Werner Klemperer | Paul Renkov |
| Vladimir Sokoloff | Aziz Rakim |
| Jan Arvan | Kazim |
| Nico Minardos | Ali |
| Ted Hecht | Lt. Sarac |
| David Bond | Dr. Sarica |
| Roland Varno | Mr. Florian |
| Hillevi Rombin | Air Hostess |
| Joe Abdullah | Policeman at Roadblock (uncredited) |
| William Bagdad | Policeman at Hotel Room (uncredited) |
| Bobker Ben Ali | Customs Man (uncredited) |
| Bill Boes | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Harold Bostwick | Immigration Official (uncredited) |
| Vera Burnett | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| George Calliga | Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| Albert Carrier | Mauret (uncredited) |
| Edward Colmans | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Franco Corsaro | Butler (uncredited) |
| Michael Dale | Thug (uncredited) |
| Noel De Souza | Attendant (uncredited) |
| Sayre Dearing | Karen’s Friend (uncredited) |
| George Dee | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Fernanda Eliscu | Cleaning Woman (uncredited) |
| Jerry Eskow | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| Peri Hatman | Turkish Travel Agent (uncredited) |
| Frederic Melchior | Said (uncredited) |
| Peter Norman | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Manuel París | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Michael Raffetto | Priest (uncredited) |
| Didi Ramati | Sabiya – Guide (uncredited) |
| Otto Reichow | Thug (uncredited) |
| Jerry Riggio | Turkish Customs Man (uncredited) |
| Paul Thierry | Middle-Aged Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Joseph Pevney and written by Barbara Gray and Seton I. Miller.
- The movie is 1 hour 24 minutes long and was initially released in the Netherlands on February 8, 1957.
- The film uses a series of flashbacks to recount the adventures of the protagonist, James Brennan, during his days in Istanbul.
- This movie is a remake, infused with elements of a thriller, drama, and romance.
- Errol Flynn, the male lead, was paid a sum of $13,500 weekly for his performance in this movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Istanbul, Turkey
- Latitude: 41.0082376
- Longitude: 28.9783589
- Place ID: ChIJawhoAASnyhQR0LABvJj-zOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: İstanbul, Türkiye
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
