The Squirrel(1979)

The Squirrel is a heist film centered on rival gangs competing to steal a priceless Ottoman necklace. Crafted by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent for Hürrem Sultan, the jeweled piece is auctioned to an English collector named Morgan and insured by Lloyds. Before shipping to London, the necklace remains in Istanbul—a window of opportunity for the notorious Squirrel Gang, an Interpol-listed theft organization. But they're not alone in their pursuit. Multiple criminal syndicates converge on the valuable artifact, each with their own plans to claim it. As schemes collide and tensions escalate aboard the ship bound for England, the race to possess the legendary necklace intensifies. The film balances action and intrigue across Istanbul and the high seas, exploring the cat-and-mouse games between thieves, insurers, and law enforcement.