
Acting
Ahmet Açan
Born — Died
1923-12-28 — 1995-09-26
Place of birth
Balıkesir, Türkiye
Known for
Acting
Credits
69 titles
Known for
7.2It can be considered a pioneer of absurd comedy on Turkish TV channels. It has a very original script and a warm atmosphere. It has a structure that is never tiring to watch, and it leaves behind a considerable legacy of subtle and high-quality jokes for future generations.
Gülşen Abi
1994
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Doktorlar
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bugünün Saraylısı
1985
8.6A TV series adapted from Tarık Buğra's novel "Osmancık" telling the story of the founding of the Ottoman Empire.
Kuruluş Osmancık
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Mesela Muzaffer
1987
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kızlar Yurdu
1992
Film credits
1990s · 3 titles
6.7A woman is searching for a face in photographs taken by a photographer. The face she hopes to meet one day belongs to a watch repairman, but the shop has long since closed.
The Secret Face
1991
5.8Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of Independence and honored with a medal. He returned to a ruined and destroyed Manisa in 1923. Bedevi started working at the Municipality as a fireman and a gardener. He became the pioneer and symbol of planting activities. Because of the soft climate of the area, he first wore a vest and trousers and then he started wandering about in the town in his shorts. The people of Manisa saw his resemblance to Tarzan because of his clothes, and always cherished him with love. Tarzan of Manisa lived in the mount Spilylus, ignoring all his individual needs but working for a greener environment. He died on 31st May, 1963. However, he has never been forgotten by the locals; on the contrary, he was immortalized for the things he did for Manisa and people followed his example.
Tarzan of Manisa
1994
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Aşk Üçgeni
1990
1980s · 42 titles
7.1Sevtap and Adem, the postman in the neighborhood, are in love with each other. Sevtap remained single until the age of 30 because no one liked her, so she is still a virgin and has settled for Adem. However, there is someone who opposes this love, her older brother Latif, who was raised in German culture but can be described as a complete fool. One day, Sevtap and Adem send a telegram from Sevtap's father's mouth to convince him to accept the situation. After this telegram, wedding preparations begin. However, during this time, Latif returns permanently from Germany to Turkey, and the truth about the couple is revealed. Latif opposes the marriage at any cost, even if it means harming Adem. Later, despite his reservations, he accepts the marriage and fulfills Adem's every request.
The Postman
1984
7.7Memo returns from Germany to get married with his love but his fathers killer Sulo is being released from jail. As a village rule he has to get revenge for his fahter or he can not get married but he doesn't want to kill so they stage a fake death with Sulo and after that his luck runs out.
Davaro
1981
7.6Selamsiz (wich means 'no greeting') is a small town in Anatolia. The town has a lot of problems but noone from governments come and see the town. One day the mayor learns that the prime minister will come to the city. They, now, have a chance to solve their problems. However, they think that they should have a band to greet the prime minister.
Selamsız's Band
1987
6.5She works as a factory worker alongside Şaban Ali. One day, they are fired for asking their boss for a raise. They search for work for a long time but cannot find any. Necla tells Şaban that it is easier for women to find work, and the couple make a bet. The next day, Necla starts working as a secretary. The roles at home change. Necla becomes the man of the house, and Şaban becomes the woman of the house. However, the couple is unhappy because of Necla's long working hours.
Şendul Şaban
1985
6.1The film tells the story of a young man who contracts a terminal illness and becomes a commercial star. Zeki supports his family by driving a taxi. After being hit by a car, he is taken to the hospital for examination. His friend Metin learns that Zeki has contracted a terminal illness. The businessman who hit Zeki includes him in an advertising campaign. Believing that everything is for a good cause, Zeki agrees to portray a young man on the brink of death in the advertisements. Despite the advertising campaign gaining significant attention nationwide, things will not unfold as the banker had anticipated.
Şaka Yapma
1981
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Fosforlu
1989
6.5Kerim lives with his family in a rent house for years. One day his landlord tells him to look for another house or raise the rent money.He finds a house by the help of Sühandan whom he works together and in love.
Kiracı
1987
6.1Fuat is forced into an "advantegeous" marriage to a rich girl due to his family financial lowness. He, however loves another, Aysel. After he loses his best friend, Bedri, to suicide, he rebels against the system with heartbreaking results.
A Broken Love Story
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bakımsız Tarzan
1989
8.5This is the story of the politician named Zübük. He gets expelled from the political party that he is a member of, due to corruption. The journalist Yaşar wants to make a news story about his case and investigates Zübük's doings. Yaşar gets baffled at the sly tricks Zübük played on his village people. In the end, he feels sorry about Zübük's present situation, however, as things happen he becomes aware that Zübük has been tricking him.
Zübük
1980
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Patroniçe
1987
7.0Ali, an honest and honorable man, moves to Istanbul when he is transferred there. He moves in with his sister Hacer and brother-in-law Yakup. Yakup's niece Ayşe also lives in the same house. From the day he starts his job as a civil servant, Ali reacts against the swindlers and bribe-takers around him. As a result, his boss and other civil servants become uncomfortable with the situation. When Yakup runs away with the money he collected to build a mosque, Ali and Ayşe are left alone. Not wanting to leave each other, the two get married. Ali is fired from his job for preventing the civil servants from taking bribes and goes to the village with Ayşe. Yakup, who has fled to Istanbul, calls Ali and Ayşe to join him at his insistence. Ali and his family, who go to Yakup's side out of desperation, will never be able to escape their troubles.
Mill Horse
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sen Neymişsin Be Abi...
1986
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Yalvarış
1987
6.5Hilmi Tok is a billionaire businessman. He dies one day while driving his own car. His real estate assets goes his son Bayram.
Çarıklı Milyoner
1983
6.2Kamil, who earns his living as a long-distance truck driver, falls in love with Cevahir, whom he meets at a brothel he visits with his friends, and rents a house for her. Their goal is to get married. However, their financial situation is not sufficient for such a marriage. Kamil accepts a friend's offer to engage in smuggling in order to build a better life.
Oh Beautiful Istanbul
1981
6.0Ali, who looks exactly like the famous actor Kemal Sunal, is in love with his neighbor Zehra. However, Zehra, who is a fan of Kemal Sunal, does not reciprocate Ali's love. Despite Ali's insistence, she rejects him. Ali will temporarily take Kemal Sunal's place in order to be with Zehra.
Bıçkın
1988
6.7While the dam project will be expropriated, Yellow poplar and Long poplar villages are included in the expropriation. Although this is supposed to protect the confidentiality, a member of the commission sells this information to a holding company and someone in that holding company sells what they heard to another holding company.
Stubborn
1988
NRMahir and Gülsen's daughter Çiğdem and Basri's son Uğur are married and expecting a child. They invite their families over for dinner to share the good news. After dinner, Çiğdem and Uğur announce the news, and everyone is happy except Mahir. Gülsen wants to bring Çiğdem to their home to take care of her during her pregnancy, but Mahir objects. The two families meet again at the children's home. Basri wants to build a house for his children and have them live close to him, but Mahir objects to Gülsen's insistence. However, the children refuse because they have already moved into a house through a cooperative.
Bebek Davası
1986
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Şaşkın Milyonerler
1980
6.6Yusuf Şaplak is a seemingly ordinary man who has a condition where he can't stop laughing. An idealist young doctor decides to cure him.
The Laughing Man
1989
6.8Kemal writes a letter to his mother telling her that he is a doctor. His mother is so happy that she spreads the news throughout the village. When the girls in the village learn that Kemal is returning to the village, they do everything they can to win him over. However, Kemal falls in love with Sümbül, the daughter of Ruşen Ağa. The discovery that Kemal is not a doctor will put this love in jeopardy.
Doktor Civanım
1983
6.5A Turkish crime film.
Ring Of Fear
1985
5.3The story of Zühtü, a fool who gets caught up with gangsters after being influenced by the movies he watches.
Lodos Zühtü
1984
7.3Niyazi is a humble factory worker whose life is turned upside down when he wins the “altılı ganyan” (six-horse accumulator) lottery. Suddenly, everyone from neighbours to total strangers, claiming to be his long-lost relatives, crowds around him hoping for a share of his fortune. Thanks to his quick wit, Niyazi manages to outsmart these opportunists and keep his winnings.
Atla Gel Şaban
1984
4.7Details the struggles of an oppressed woman's sexual frustrations.
The Escape
1984
1.0No synopsis available yet.
Keklik Ali
1988
5.7Ismail (Aytac Arman) is the educated Turk who travels to Asia from Istanbul to escape crushing unemployment in this somber social drama. With an ailing mother-in-law, a bitter wife, and a pretty young daughter to support, he takes a job as a dog killer. Ismail is saddened to see young women his daughter's age forced into prostitution. When he returns home to ask his father and brother for an advance on his inheritance, his wife leaves him. The enemy in question refers to unemployment.
The Enemy
1980
9.5The film tells the story of two lovers who love each other very much. Selma, a young intern, participates in a major trial. As a result of a small mistake she makes, the course of the trial changes and the defendant, Ömer Atalay, is acquitted. An investigation is launched into Selma. The inspector sent to investigate, Fikret, and Selma begin to grow closer, and their relationship develops into a great love. However, there is a major obstacle in the way of their love. Fikret is married to another woman. He wants to divorce her and marry Selma. The two lovers are forced to wait for this process to unfold. During this time, unexpected events will separate the two lovers.
Gazap Rüzgarı
1982
6.8The film depicts the horror of rabies in a small town. World War II is raging. The war affects the lives of people living in a small town in southern Anatolia, as it does everywhere else in Turkey. The village chief, Haşim, is making a fortune by supplying raw materials to Germany through guests from Ankara. However, the dog brought as a gift by the guests from Ankara bites all the children in the village who want to play with it and then escapes. Soon after, it is discovered that the dog is rabid. The entire village will mobilize to get the children vaccinated as soon as possible.
Çocuklar Çiçektir: Kuduz
1983
5.0No synopsis available yet.
Deliye Hergün Bayram
1985
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
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sevince
1988
7.6Durdurun Dünyayı (Stop the World) is a classic Turkish arabesque drama that follows Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur), a humble young man whose life is upended by betrayal when his fiancée, Necla (Necla Nazır), is manipulated by her mother and Ferdi's ambitious childhood friend, Murat (Yalçın Gülhan), into a marriage of wealth. Left heartbroken and seeking a new path, Ferdi is taken under the wing of a seasoned mentor who teaches him the world of high-stakes gambling, transforming him into a powerful and wealthy card shark. Driven by a desire for retribution against those who wronged him, Ferdi re-enters their lives to settle old scores, setting the stage for an emotional journey exploring ambition, class divides, heartbreak, and the heavy personal toll of revenge.
Stop the World
1980
9.0A mockumentary about Turkey-based Kurdish film director, scenarist, novelist, and actor Yilmaz Güney, shot three years after the filmmaker's death. It's also a political portrait of 20th century Turkey.
We Called Him the Ugly King
1987
2.0A car accident brings together Cemil and the young and beautiful doctor Ümran, whose car he crashes into. Cemil quickly falls in love with the young woman and wants to marry her. Ümran is undecided. Tayfun, who works for the wealthy businessman Sabri, is engaged to his boss's daughter Çiğdem but is unhappy. Eventually, Tayfun breaks up with Çiğdem and quits his job. He goes to stay with his close friend Cemil. Before leaving for Ankara on business, Cemil tells Tayfun that he is in love with someone. Meanwhile, Sabri and his daughter Çiğdem track down Tayfun. Ümran is very surprised when she runs into Tayfun one day, because Tayfun is Ümran's ex-boyfriend. Ümran, who does not want to marry Cemil, makes marriage plans with Tayfun, whom she has reunited with. Tayfun had realized that the girl Cemil loves is Ümran. Cemil has no intention of giving up on Ümran.
To Pieces
1985
9.0A young woman is trying to build a decent life for herself, but has to deal with the sexual advances of men all around her, including her stepfather.
A Rose In The Swamp
1983
9.0The struggle of a devoted mother for her children.
Gülsüm Ana
1982
7.1Husnu has got issues and inabilities about the complex and expensive metropolitan life who was a successful teacher in his little town and got a promotion and appointment to Istanbul.
The Teacher
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Gazino Bülbülü
1985
10.0Sefer, a fisherman from the village of Mitari in Rize, is in love with a girl named Zekiye. Although Zekiye loves him, she refuses to marry Sefer because she finds him rude. However, Sefer kidnaps her and takes her by force, and Zekiye, unable to bear this insult to her pride, runs away from home. Sefer searches everywhere but cannot find Zekiye. Some time later, he hears that Zekiye has fallen into a life of prostitution in Istanbul. This time, Sefer searches for her in Istanbul and, just as he is about to give up hope, he encounters Zekiye. He is determined to kill her and restore his honor.
Deli Kan
1981
6.8Osman, who lives a poor life with his wife, children, and mother-in-law, earns his living as a porter. His debts to the local shopkeepers and his landlord have piled up like a mountain. To make matters worse, he is constantly belittled by his wife Leman and mother-in-law! One day, the neighborhood ticket seller Şakir forces him to buy a lottery ticket. Osman hides the ticket somewhere but forgets where he put it. When Osman learns that the jackpot has been won by one of the tickets sold by Şakir, he mistakenly believes it is his and is overcome with joy.
Bird of Fortune Vintage
1989
1970s · 12 titles
7.1The comical story of Şaban, who came to Istanbul to earn his dowry and, by chance, became a famous folk singer known as Şaban Ballıses.
Nightingale
1979
6.8The story of Ökkes who leaves his small village for Istanbul with his wife Fatma, his son Mehmet, and his brother Cemal. They buy a tractor and work hard to pay it off. Fatma takes a job as a maid for a bar owner, a situation that unsettles Ökkes, while Mehmet becomes involved in selling illegal cigarettes, and Ökkes starts a fruit-selling business.
Taşı Toprağı Altın Şehir
1978
6.8Identical twin brothers live separate lives for years without seeing each other. They have grown up in very different circumstances. One is a gangster who spreads terror around him, while the other is a modest bank clerk.
A Good Family Kid
1978
9.0Oğuz Albatros, a middle aged musician, “very famous”. But the works he writes are being watched thanks to his wife Mediha’s theater director, journalists and even audiences.
While Lilies Bloom
1973
7.0Semra is a famous singer, and her daughter Cigdem goes to the Conservatoire. Cigdem falls in love with the new music teacher Bulent. There is a piece of music which Semra plays, and Cigdem is curious about it. Semra tells her daughter about her love from the youth named Kemal. Bulent also has a similar story at his home and it turns out Bulent is the son of Semra's old love Kenan. Cigdem and Bulent want to get married but Cigdem's father doesn't approve their marriage. Bulent resigns from the school and becomes a successful singer. Eventually, love beats all the difficulties and Cigdem and Bulent share a happy life together.
The Immortal Song
1977
6.2It's losely based on "The Godfather" (1972).
Mr Sword
1978
5.0Murat is a mafia boss. Commissioner Şahin, newly appointed to Beyoğlu, is after Murat. Murat asks his pregnant wife Nilgün for help with a smuggling job. However, during the job, Nilgün gives birth to a baby boy but dies herself. Before being arrested, Murat entrusts his son Deniz to Şahin. However, Şahin's enemies do not leave Deniz alone.
The Raid
1977
5.4The lives of Hacer, Ömer, Tayfur, Haydar, and Cevriye take a dramatic turn when they find a baby in the courtyard of a mosque. The group decides to take care of the baby, naming her Zeynep, and raise her as their own child. When Zeynep grows up and becomes a young woman, she falls in love with Murat, the son of Adil Bey, a businessman she meets at her high school graduation. Zeynep, who introduces herself to Murat as a wealthy person, receives an offer from him that fulfills her dreams. Thinking she cannot marry him because she lied, Zeynep begins to consider leaving Murat. Just then, Hacer, who works at a mansion, tells Zeynep that she can invite Murat and his family to the mansion on a day when the owner is not home. The entire team gathers at the house to present Murat and his family as wealthy. However, when the mansion's owners unexpectedly return home, everything goes awry.
Our Girl
1977
6.0The story of Asiye, who was pushed to be a prostitute, always looking for a way out.
Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur?
1974
10.0The story of Ahmet, who was given to a body shop by his father at a young age and years later went crazy from the sound of hammers and killed his boss.
Çekiç ve Titreşim
1979
7.5The story of three thieves who take refuge in a house and the adventures they experience between a mother and her stepdaughter.
Tatlı Kaçık
1977
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Karanlık Yıllar
1974
1960s · 3 titles
4.3The first sequel to KILINK ISTANBUL'DA picks up right where the 1st installment left off. Superman manages to locate Kilink's hideout on a remote island where his fiancé and her father are being held behind bars. Meanwhile, Kilink's scientists finally manufacture a lethal destructive canon-like weapon that is able to blast away even portions of mountains.
Killing vs. the Flying Man
1967
6.4Kilink visits Istanbul to grab a destructive formula which is in the hands of an once-collaborate scientist, Professor Houloussi. He murders him, kidnaps his daughter, tortures her in some gloomy dungeon, and then kidnaps more people and tortures them but still, the formula remains hidden. Meanwhile, the son of Professor Houloussi is blessed by a Devinne spirit and turns into Superman! But will he be a worthy opponent to the unbeatable and evasive master of all criminals, Kilink?
Killing in Istanbul
1967
10.0Kiraz is a street vendor, trying to gather enough money for her father's operation. Rich Hayrullah Bey's son Aydin is in love with Oksan, the bar singer. Hayrullah opposing their marriage, meets Kiraz on the ship and asks her help to prevent his son's marriage. Kiraz has to attract Aydin and she will get the money for the surgery in turn. Aydin doesn't give up Oksan, on their wedding day Kiraz gets disguised as the bride and Aydin gets puzzled as he opens the veil. Oksan is after Aydin's money only. Kiraz and Aydin fall in love, but now Hayrullah Bey is against their marriage. Kiraz says that she is married. Aydin goes to see her father and finds out about the truth. Hayrullah Bey and Aydin search for Kiraz who already has left home, they want to get things settled. So they do!
Cilveli Kız
1969
Series credits
7.2It can be considered a pioneer of absurd comedy on Turkish TV channels. It has a very original script and a warm atmosphere. It has a structure that is never tiring to watch, and it leaves behind a considerable legacy of subtle and high-quality jokes for future generations.
Gülşen Abi
1994
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Doktorlar
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bugünün Saraylısı
1985
8.6A TV series adapted from Tarık Buğra's novel "Osmancık" telling the story of the founding of the Ottoman Empire.
Kuruluş Osmancık
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Mesela Muzaffer
1987
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kızlar Yurdu
1992
4.3No synopsis available yet.
Şaban Askerde
1993
No synopsis available yet.
Şişeler
1993
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Sekiz Sütuna Manşet
1982
