
Directing
Orhan Elmas
Born — Died
1927-01-20 — 2002-04-26
Place of birth
İstanbul, Türkiye
Known for
Directing
Credits
95 titles
Orhan Elmas was born on 20 January 1927 in Istanbul, Turkey. He was a director and writer, known for Ezo Gelin (1968), Bos Besik (1969) and Disi eskiya (1969). He was married to Alev Koral. He died on 26 April 2002 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Known for
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Altın Koza
1969
No synopsis available yet.
Savcı
1992
7.0The story of Mebrure, who came to Istanbul to search for her father, who went missing after the Greek occupation..
Sözde Kızlar
1990
3.5Ahmet is a young, handsome, and successful lawyer. He lives a happy married life with his beautiful wife Nevin and their young daughter. Ahmet has taken Tülay, a journalist who wrote false reports about his client, to court. Ahmet's wife Nevin visits her family with their daughter. Ahmet first argues with Tülay, whom he met at a meeting, but they later reconcile and develop feelings for each other. Tülay is a beautiful and passionate woman. Ultimately, Ahmet succumbs to his weaknesses and becomes involved with Tülay.
Psycho Woman
1988
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Zirvedekiler
1995
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Plajda Sevişelim
1964
Film credits
1990s · 3 titles
6.4A dwarf and a transvestite, both are excluded from the society and doomed to exist at night. Their lives overlap in a strange encounter and this becomes the start of their friendship.
Whistle If You Come Back
1993
6.0Kemal, a well-known bully, confronts Kasif, who manages the drug traffic and wants to do business in Turkey, and others, who want to do cocaine business with him.
Fight
1990
No synopsis available yet.
Yalı
1990
1980s · 9 titles
NRThe police question Cemile, a young girl who was taken to the hospital with injuries and found to have alcohol and drugs in her blood, as well as evidence of rape, but they do not believe her. There is insufficient evidence and no witnesses. The person who reported the incident is nowhere to be found, and Cemile is accused of prostitution. Prosecutor Yalçın shares the same opinion as Commissioner Mahmut. Everyone who attended the party at the house where the incident took place and where Cemile went with her fiancé Sedat is questioned. They all say that Cemile came of her own free will. Cemile identifies them, but due to lack of evidence, all suspects are released.
Night of Horror
1989
5.5Orhan receives a telegram from the village Agha telling him to go to Istanbul and murder a business rival. Orhan follows orders and kill the industrialist Fazli Çetin. In prison he sent there's a plot against him.
Ben Topraktan Bir Canım
1980
6.7The film tells the story of a mother who dedicates her life to her daughter. Reyhan is pregnant with Kenan's child. After a while, Kenan leaves Reyhan. Reyhan gives birth alone and leaves her daughter in a mosque courtyard. Just as she is about to commit suicide, she is saved by Vedat. Vedat helps Reyhan get back on her feet by giving her a job at his company. Their relationship eventually turns into love, and they get married. Vedat finds Reyhan's daughter, Çağla, and adds her to his family. As Çağla grows up and becomes a young woman, she begins to rebel against her family. She defies her mother and marries Cem, a fortune hunter. Reyhan will sacrifice her life to save her daughter from Cem.
My Daughter and Me
1988
3.8An ex-con musician returns to Istanbul to take a sweet and silent revenge from the ingenue with whom he once was in love, insensibly to her extramarital affairs.
Paranın Esiri
1985
NRMurat is a handsome tour guide. He takes a job on the mob leader Temel's boat. Temel's wife Sadiye fancies him, and Murat is also attracted to her beauty. They start an affair and meet in the boat when Temel is absent. For money laundering purposes, Temel transfers all his assets to Sadiye. However, Temel finds about Sadiye's affair with Murat. He assaults Sadiye and in return Sadiye wants to kill him. When Murat learns that Temel has hurt Sadiye, he kills Temel. Sadiye finds his gun and reports Murat to the police, as she is tired of him as well. Murat understands that he has been used by Sadiye in her dirty plot. He is very disappointed and Sadiye's life will turn into a nightmare.
Akrep
1986
NRA famous singer falls in love with a handsome but married basketball player.
Biz Ayrılamayız
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sevgi Dünyası
1980
NRThe story of Yakub, a former boxer and fisherman who tries to save Salih, whom he loves like a brother, from his stepbrother Cemil, who is involved in illegal activities.
Mahkum
1985
8.0The story of the young commissioner Cetin, who went after the criminals who sells drugs, and Neslihan, the model who addicted to the drugs.
Suçlu Gençlik
1986
1970s · 19 titles
7.0The German professor tries out his time machine in Turkey. Everybody is after this new invention - Superman Detective Murat, his cheating colleagues Atak and Matrak as well as the mob leader. Agatha, the daughter of the mob leader, steals heroin with her father's man. The mob leader wants to detect their place by the time machine. Murat, Matrak and Atak struggle for the machine, but the machine blows up, the Professor loses his memory. Atak and Matrak kidnap him.
3 Supermen Against Godfather
1979
7.0It’s a psychological love story of a woman who’s about to die from cancer and the killer she hired to kill herself.
I Cannot Live Without You
1977
NRThe film tells the story of a mother trying to get her sick son operated. Working as a worker in a confection, Melek lives with her son Tayfun. However, Tayfun is sick and needs surgery in Europe. Melek tries to find money for her son's surgery. The hand returns emptyly from all the knobs. As a last resort, Tayfun considers giving adoption to the rich businessman Hakan. By making a plan, he ensures that Hakan adopts Tayfun. A love will begin between Melek and Hakan, who strive for the healing of Tayfun.
Azad Kuşu
1972
6.7A poor grocery owner becomes a popular goalkeeper.
İnek Şaban
1978
6.2Fatih Sultan Mehmet learns that Mora is without a leader. Chaos has broken out in Mora. Rum Kani Pasha blames the grand vizier for this chaos. Kara Murat, however, claims that Rum Kani Pasha is slandering him because he has his eye on the grand vizier's position, and that this is not true. Upon hearing these words, Fatih Sultan Mehmet issues a death warrant for Kara Murat.
Kara Murat: Devler Savaşıyor
1978
7.5A poor young man chosen by a advertising company, and they made him a public hero to make him advertise poor quality products that no one buys.
100 Numaralı Adam
1978
5.8Easily deceived by her charming affectation, a boisterous country man kidnaps an adventurous damsel to a far off land hoping soon she will come to her senses with him. She lacks the courage to reject his straightforward endearment.
Sweet Nigar
1978
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Divane
1979
NRThe conflicts that high school girls experience with their families and the good and bad things that can happen to them.
Liseli Kızlar
1977
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Delicesine
1976
NRThe film is about Murat, a former criminal who gets back into crime. Murat robs a factory with a gang led by Bekir. Although he is caught after the robbery, he is released due to lack of evidence. On the night of the robbery, Murat's wife Zeynep gives birth to a daughter named Ayşe. Murat then tells Bekir that he is leaving the criminal life behind and starts working as a driver at a factory. However, Bekir's new target is the factory where Murat works. Bekir will resort to various schemes to involve Murat in the plan.
Kanlı Para
1972
4.5On a mission in Istanbul, an interpol agent disrupts the activities of a powerful drug lord and his accomplices. To get rid of him, the gangsters blackmail a skeet shooting champion into shooting the inspector.
Target
1979
5.0No synopsis available yet.
Siyah Gelinlik
1973
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Rezil
1979
NRThe film tells the story of a madman who escapes from Bakırköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital and the events that unfold in the city.
Deli Deli Tepeli
1975
8.0Debut film of Müslüm Gürses, one of the most popular singers of Turkey. Story centers around a platonic love.
İsyankar
1979
NROya, a teacher, is assigned to Söğütlü Village. However, there is no school here, so no one in the village can read or write. Oya, who starts working at the school built in the village, is helped only by Fatma, the mayor's daughter, and a man named Yanık Bekir. Onbaşı, who is accustomed to getting whatever he wants in the village, is impressed by Oya and wants to be with the young woman. However, when he does not get the response he desires, Onbaşı slanders Fatma. Fatma is cleared of the charges when Major Pala Suat intervenes in the matter. Meanwhile, the village is under occupation due to the outbreak of World War I. Oya, who takes refuge with Major Pala Suat, decides to join him in the fight.
Aşkın Zaferi
1974
8.0The film tells the story of a married woman who falls in love with a younger man. Nesrin is a middle-aged woman who is having problems with her husband. One day, she meets Uğur, a young engineer. The two begin a romantic relationship. Nesrin's husband eventually finds out about the affair. He threatens Nesrin to break up with Uğur. Unable to tell Uğur about this situation, Nesrin leaves him. However, Uğur and Nesrin's paths will cross again after some time.
Seninle Son Defa
1979
5.0It tells the story of two lovers who cannot be together. Ibrahim earns his living as a truck driver. Ceylan is the daughter of Bekir, a wealthy landowner. Bekir does not want his daughter to marry a driver. The two lovers elope and get married. Ibrahim accepts an offer to transport goods to Syria because it pays well. The job will last eight months. However, due to a mix-up, Ceylan receives news that İbrahim has died in a traffic accident. When Ceylan returns to her father's house, she learns that her father has also died. Ceylan, now alone, attempts suicide but abandons the idea for the sake of the baby she is carrying. A difficult process begins for the two lovers, who are unaware that the other is still alive.
Ceylan
1978
1960s · 12 titles
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Kıskanç Kadın
1966
9.0The film tells the story of a gang leader who helps in the national struggle. Paşa receives gold from foreign powers in order to neutralize the National Forces. Meanwhile, Captain Murat, gang leader Kuduz Recep, and his men raid Paşa's house. They seize all the gold and set off for Ankara. Kuduz Recep says he cannot continue on the journey because he was wounded in the raid. He takes the gold and flees with his men. Captain Murat pursues Kuduz Recep and his men. Hamza, one of Recep's men, takes advantage of Recep's injury, ties him up, and throws him into the river. He hides the gold and takes over as the leader of the gang. Captain Murat finds Recep in the river and they begin searching for Hamza together. Captain Murat is killed during a clash with Hamza's men. Meanwhile, Recep finds Hamza and takes the gold. He will then set off to transport the gold to Ankara.
Kuduz Recep
1967
10.0The film tells the story of complex love relationships in a family. Nazım, a pharmacist, neglects his wife Şahizer because of his addiction to nightlife. Nazım's nephew İskender is upset about his aunt's situation. But he likes Semra, who dances at the club he goes to for the first time, and he sleeps with her. Semra is also the husband of neighbor girl Mübeccel and the mistress of theater actor Turhan. İskender is suspicious of Şahizar and Turhan's rendezvous and, jealous of his aunt, declares his love to her. Even though Nazım is aware of Şahizer and İskender's relationship, the solution found by Ecmel, who is in love with Mübeccel's brother İskender, will make everything sweet.
Posta Güvercini
1965
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Yaşasın Hayat
1964
9.0Based on THE DEEP by Mickey Spillane, the film tells the story of a tough guy, who returns to his old neighborhood to avenge the murder of his childhood partner in crime.
Aslan Yürekli Kabadayı
1967
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Kezban
1963
9.0The story of a girl who committed suicide after receiving news of the death of her fiancé, a captain she was waiting to marry.
Bir Yaz Yağmuru
1961
8.0Tanju leads a happy married life with Tijen, but Sevda seduces Tanju. Sevda adds Tanju to the murder she committed with Erol. Tanju becomes an accomplice to the murder for the sake of lust, even though he did not commit it.
Wage of Desire
1966
7.2Ali Riza, a very respectable man, retires and moves to Istanbul with his wife and five children. His children quickly lose identity in degenerate big city and his family, once close-knit, begins crumbling away.
Falling Leaves
1967
5.8The film tells the story of a legendary folk hero from the outskirts of the city. Ali is imprisoned on charges of killing Ihsan, one of the troublemakers of Sineklidağ. During his time in prison, his name becomes legendary in Sineklidağ. When a general amnesty is declared, Ali is released. However, his girlfriend Zilha, who is İhsan's niece, is not interested in him. Ali cannot convince Zilha that he did not kill her uncle İhsan. Finally, he decides to use the legend that has grown around his name.
The Saga of Ali of Keshan
1964
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Bir Bahar Akşamı
1961
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Allı Gelin
1969
1950s · 4 titles
7.0The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.
Vatan ve Namık Kemal
1951
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Efelerin Efesi
1952
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Acı Yol
1958
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Ağlayan Gelin
1957
Series credits
Behind the camera
7.0The story of Mebrure, who came to Istanbul to search for her father, who went missing after the Greek occupation..
Sözde Kızlar
1990
3.5Ahmet is a young, handsome, and successful lawyer. He lives a happy married life with his beautiful wife Nevin and their young daughter. Ahmet has taken Tülay, a journalist who wrote false reports about his client, to court. Ahmet's wife Nevin visits her family with their daughter. Ahmet first argues with Tülay, whom he met at a meeting, but they later reconcile and develop feelings for each other. Tülay is a beautiful and passionate woman. Ultimately, Ahmet succumbs to his weaknesses and becomes involved with Tülay.
Psycho Woman
1988
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Plajda Sevişelim
1964
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Plajda Sevişelim
1964
No synopsis available yet.
Sümbülteber
1990
4.8The love lives of two sisters who are in love with the same man are intertwined. And when one of them decisively decides to get married, things get really complicated.
Dert Bende
1973
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hayat Kadını
1986
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hayat Kadını
1986
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Duyun Beni
1975
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Duyun Beni
1975
9.0Savaş is a wealthy businessman who takes from the rich and gives to the poor, distinguishing between the righteous and the unjust. The extent of his wealth and land holdings is unknown. However, this power makes his enemies salivate, which is why he stands out so much in the underworld. But Savaş does not compromise on this and helps every oppressed person who seeks refuge with him, fighting against the mafia.
Aldatacağım
1991
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Yasak İlişki
1988
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Yasak İlişki
1988
NRThe film tells the story of a mother trying to get her sick son operated. Working as a worker in a confection, Melek lives with her son Tayfun. However, Tayfun is sick and needs surgery in Europe. Melek tries to find money for her son's surgery. The hand returns emptyly from all the knobs. As a last resort, Tayfun considers giving adoption to the rich businessman Hakan. By making a plan, he ensures that Hakan adopts Tayfun. A love will begin between Melek and Hakan, who strive for the healing of Tayfun.
Azad Kuşu
1972
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Alın Yazım
1986
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Alın Yazım
1986
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Büyük Acı
1971
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Kadın Bir Defa Sever
1984
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Geri Dön
1987
9.0The story of a man who lives outside the law.
The Man in Glass
1962
10.0Turkish spy Cezmi Band battles villains in a James Bond inspired thriller.
Cezmi Band 007 Buçuk
1965
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Falcı
1973
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Yalnızlar İçin
1962
NRThe story of Tarık, caught between two girls. Tarık gets involved with both Nazan and Sibel without knowing that they are sisters, but Nazan is already in a relationship with another man and has a child with him, which Tarık ends up having to deal with.
Bebek
1987
7.0A love story between a poor working-class girl and a fugitive from the law.
Kanlı Firar
1960
7.0A love story between a poor working-class girl and a fugitive from the law.
Kanlı Firar
1960
8.0Years later, he is released from prison, where he had been serving time for a murder he committed in the name of honor. By chance, he meets Perihan, who works at a nightclub, and falls in love with her. The reason he becomes so attached to her is that she closely resembles Aysel, his former lover who left him years ago to marry someone else.
Acı Günler
1981
9.0Turkish adaptation of Graham Greene's "A Gun For Sale" (This Gun for Hire).
Güneş Doğmasın
1961
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Aşk Hikayemiz
1986
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Aşk Hikayemiz
1986
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Aşk Tomurcukları
1963
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Aşk Tomurcukları
1963
8.0Despite the intense pressure from the environment and the fact that relatives do not accept the situation, Ali, who loves Fatma very much, is determined not to leave his wife. After years of depression, the couple has a child. But a wild bird that appears during a migration will upset all plans again.
The Empty Crib
1969
8.0Despite the intense pressure from the environment and the fact that relatives do not accept the situation, Ali, who loves Fatma very much, is determined not to leave his wife. After years of depression, the couple has a child. But a wild bird that appears during a migration will upset all plans again.
The Empty Crib
1969
7.0The film tells about the struggle between two men who are in love with the same woman. Ahmet and Aziz fish. They both fall in love with Mary, the nephew of the fisherman Veli. Mary's heart is also in Ahmet. However, his uncle Veli, who raised Mary, owes to Aziz's father. Aziz's father threatens Veli Reis to give Mary to his son. If he doesn't, he says he will seize his house and boat. Having learned this, Ahmet decides to pay the debt of Veli Reis. He starts fishing and saving money every day. However, Aziz will do his best to prevent Ahmet from making money.
Kanlı Deniz
1974
6.3The film deals with the damage caused to Turkish family structures by the migration of workers to Germany in the 1980s. Cemil leaves his wife Zeliha and son Ömer behind in their village and goes to Germany to work. Years later, when he returns, he feels alienated from his village and his family. He persuades his wife, who is illiterate, to sign divorce papers with the promise of taking her to Germany. He takes his son Ömer with him and moves to Istanbul. He marries Marta, whom he met in Germany. Zeliha comes to Istanbul to find her son and confront Cemil. Her honor and sincerity attract the attention of the media. Now Zeliha's problem has become the problem of all Turkey.
Alamancının Karısı
1987
10.0Based on the novel by Güzide Sabri Aygün, the film tells the relationship of a mentally-ill woman and the doctor whom she loved in her youth.
Ölmüş Bir Kadının Mektupları
1969
NRTwo siblings who have lost their parents try to continue their lives by drawing strength from each other.
Kardeşim
1974
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Feryat
1973
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Acı Yol
1958




