
Acting
Behzat Haki Butak
Born — Died
1888-03-31 — 1971-01-03
Place of birth
Bursa, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu
Known for
Acting
Credits
28 titles
Known for
9.0Based on the novel of Peyami Safa, the movie centers on the life of Mebure who arrives in Istanbul after the Greeks occupy Western Anatolia. In Istanbul, Mebure begins to live with her relatives who live in very good conditions and sooner or later Behic, the son of the house, starts to be interested in Mebure and tries to make use of her. In the meantime, Mebure tries to find her missing father.
So-Called Girls
1924
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Unutulan Sır
1946
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Ankara Postası
1928
6.5The film revolves around the story of a man named Ali who makes a living selling home-grown vegetables and his family. Ali’s parents have passed away. He lives with his grandfather Tahir and his brother Cemil. Tales of Ali’s womanizing stories are the talk of the town as he impresses girls with his smooth voice. Ali forgets all the other girls when he falls in love at first sight with Cemil’s teacher Gülsen. But Ali will misinterpret Gülsen’s feelings and get very disappointed. (İbrahim Veli Sözer)
The Gardener
1963
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Yayla Kartalı
1945
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Sonsuz Acı
1946
Film credits
1960s · 2 titles
6.5The film revolves around the story of a man named Ali who makes a living selling home-grown vegetables and his family. Ali’s parents have passed away. He lives with his grandfather Tahir and his brother Cemil. Tales of Ali’s womanizing stories are the talk of the town as he impresses girls with his smooth voice. Ali forgets all the other girls when he falls in love at first sight with Cemil’s teacher Gülsen. But Ali will misinterpret Gülsen’s feelings and get very disappointed. (İbrahim Veli Sözer)
The Gardener
1963
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Billur Köşk
1962
1950s · 4 titles
8.5Zeki, a poor musician, is forced to sell his oud. At that moment, he meets a woman named Nermin who works in the shop. With the help of his teacher, Zeki finds a job in a saz ensemble. With Nermin's help, he joins the night. However, a pasha's daughter named Semra causes Zeki to leave the saz ensemble. When he returns, Zeki finds solace in Nermin and falls in love with her.
Son Beste
1955
7.0The film tells the story of Yavuz Sultan Selim, who went on a campaign to the East after ascending the throne. Grand Vizier Ali Pasha wants Prince Ahmet to succeed Sultan Bayezid II. Prince Selim, who objects to this situation, sets off for Istanbul. With the support of the Janissaries and those in the palace, he ascends the throne. He has the other princes who covet the throne killed and turns his attention to Shah Ismail, who is causing trouble in the east of the country. Selim sends his men ahead to gather information and begins preparations for his campaign against Iran.
Yavuz Sultan Selim Ağlıyor
1952
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ateşten Gömlek
1950
10.0No synopsis available yet.
İstanbul Kan Ağlarken
1951
1940s · 7 titles
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Unutulan Sır
1946
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Yayla Kartalı
1945
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Sonsuz Acı
1946
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Kıskanç
1942
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Harmankaya
1948
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kara Koyun
1946
7.0Keloğlan and Tekin are two brothers. One night, they come to a coffee shop with the desire to become apprentices. Since the coffee shop has not had any customers for a long time, they are not hired. The two, who spend the night there, wake up when three dervishes arrive. With the dervishes' prayers, the coffee shop fills up with customers. The two brothers are regarded as miraculous. Tekin's fame spreads throughout the world, and princesses from India, China, and Kaf want to marry him, sending envoys to the coffeehouse. Tekin rejects all these offers and eventually falls in love with Zeynep, a shepherdess.
Kahveci Güzeli
1941
1930s · 6 titles
10.0The process of fraudulent seizure of the inheritance left to a minor Russian girl in a case led by an Islamic judge.
Aynaroz Kadısı
1938
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Karım Beni Aldatırsa
1933
6.1Aysel, while working for the strong Satilmiszade family, is seduced by her boss and becomes pregnant. Giving birth to the child, she applies to the court for alimony, but the father rejects the child. Ali, from another village is concerned with her situation, and he offers her a job: to accompany his disabled mother.
The Girl From The Marsh Croft
1935
7.0The love story of rich Hursit and Fadime, the daughter of a roasted chickpea maker.
The Chickpea Seller
1934
9.0Brothers are in love with the same woman who earns her life by singing songs at night clubs and by sponging on her lovers. One of these brothers (Rahmi) works at a bank. Rahmi spends the money of bank with this singer woman and sooner or later bank authorities find out his malfeasance which brings about a debt on the family of Rahmi; other brother bursts a blood vessel about actions of Rahmi and they face off against each other at nightclub.
The Streets of Istanbul
1931
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Allah'ın Cenneti
1939
1920s · 7 titles
9.0Based on the novel of Peyami Safa, the movie centers on the life of Mebure who arrives in Istanbul after the Greeks occupy Western Anatolia. In Istanbul, Mebure begins to live with her relatives who live in very good conditions and sooner or later Behic, the son of the house, starts to be interested in Mebure and tries to make use of her. In the meantime, Mebure tries to find her missing father.
So-Called Girls
1924
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Ankara Postası
1928
8.0Leblebici Horhor [The Chickpea Seller] is an adaption of an 1875 Turkish-language operetta by the Ottoman-Armenian composer Tigran Chukhajian. It has been claimed as one of the first original Turkish operettas. A silent film under the direction of Muhsin Ertuğrul, it was supported by the piano-playing of the operetta in the movie theater while it was shown to the audience.
The Chickpea Seller
1923
9.0Ayse who lost her husband and child during the occupation of Izmir by Greek Army in 1919 goes to Istanbul to attend demonstrations which are arranged against the occupation of Anatolia. And then she passes to Anatolia to be a nurse and meets with Ihsan there. At that time Turkish War of Independence starts and they participate to this battle together.
Shirt of Fire
1923
7.0Story of a poor fishmonger family consisting of a mother, a handmaid, and two sons. One of the sons (Talat) is involved in tobacco smuggling as a result of the incitement of his fishmonger friends in order to overcome the poverty and the other son becomes a watchman to struggle against smugglers; one day two sons face off against each other. A part-talkie film.
Smugglers
1929
4.2A tragic love story took place in Istanbul during the armistice years. Mediha who lives in Sisli region of Istanbul breaks up with Kemal however Kemal is still in love with Mediha and Kemal starts to work as a servant at the house where she lives with her new boyfriend. One day Mediha is murdered and her new boyfriend loses his memory due to this assault. And then, things get more complicated.
A Love Tragedy in Istanbul
1922
8.0Directed by Sadi Fikret Karagözoglu.
Custodian Bican
1921
1910s · 2 titles
9.0Shot in occupied Istanbul, a French nanny seducing the men of the house.
The Governess
1919
8.0The story of a young girl forced to marry an old Aga. Directed by Fuat Uzkinay and Sigmund Weinberg, it was the third film in Turkish history and had to be postponed until the end of WWI in 1918.
The Marriage of Himmet Aga
1918
