Intrigue in Istanbul
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary examines attempts by 13th century crusaders, 16th century harem slaves, Gestapo killers and KGB moles to seize Istanbul and rule the world. Also visits monuments that sparked their megalomania: the opulent Pera Palas Hotel, built for passengers of the Orient Express; Christendom's once-g
Cast & Crew
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James Barrat
Director
James Barrat
Writer
Laurie Goldstein
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Steven Manuel
Executive Producer (Discovery Channel)
Lynn Mcreynolds
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Tom Okkerse
Executive Producer (Ems)
Film Details
Also Known As
Planet Explorer Special (10/19/97), A
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
James Barrat/Ems Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary examines attempts by 13th century crusaders, 16th century harem slaves, Gestapo killers and KGB moles to seize Istanbul and rule the world. Also visits monuments that sparked their megalomania: the opulent Pera Palas Hotel, built for passengers of the Orient Express; Christendom's once-greatest church, the Hagia Sophia; the 400-room Topkapi Palace; and the underground Cistern of a Thousand and One Columns.
Director
James Barrat
Director
Crew
James Barrat
Writer
Laurie Goldstein
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Steven Manuel
Executive Producer (Discovery Channel)
Lynn Mcreynolds
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Tom Okkerse
Executive Producer (Ems)
Mike Quattrone
Executive In Charge Of Production (Discovery Channel)
Laura Reimers
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Leo Van Der Goot
Executive Producer (Ems)
Film Details
Also Known As
Planet Explorer Special (10/19/97), A
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
James Barrat/Ems Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
