

The Clerk
Set during the Ottoman era, the film tells the story of a young clerk living in Üsküdar with his mother. Well educated and polite, he is known by everyone simply as “Katip.” Despite graduating at the top of his class, Katip is unable to secure a government position due to the lack of political connections. Passionate about music since childhood, his beautiful singing voice captivates the women of his neighborhood, though his heart belongs only to his neighbor, Nazlı. One day, Katip’s singing earns him sudden fame that reaches the palace itself. Praised by the court, he is finally granted a clerical post in the ministry. However, when he rushes to share the good news with Nazlı, he discovers that her family has been exiled by order of the sultan. Unable to reunite with his beloved, Katip continues his rise through the ranks of public service—until one day he is summoned back to the palace, where fate awaits him once more.
TMDB
10.0/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Turkish
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Release dates
TürkiyeTR
- Theatrical21 Oct 1968
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Clerk released?
- The Clerk was released on 21 October 1968.
- Where can I watch The Clerk online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Clerk?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Clerk is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Clerk?
- The Clerk holds a 10.0/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed The Clerk?
- The Clerk (1968) was directed by Ülkü Erakalın.
- How long is The Clerk?
- The Clerk runs for 1h 16m.




























