
Acting
Erdoğan Esenboğa
Born — Died
1929-01-01 — 2001-10-21
Place of birth
İstanbul, Türkiye
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
Known for
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
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Plajda Sevişelim
1964
7.4When their father is killed in a blood feud, Yusuf and Kenan, two shepherd boys, flee to Istanbul in search of their uncle. They become involved with the streetboys, and Yusuf turns to crime although Kenan wants to learn a trade.
Yusuf and Kenan
1979
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Yaşamak İstiyorum
1967
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Yavrum
1970
5.0Kenan, who is interested in hunting, is seriously injured in an accident while going to the forest one day. Elif, who is a nurse in a hospital, finds Kenan by chance and takes him to the hospital.
Çile
1972
Film credits
1990s · 1 titles
1980s · 4 titles
NRMüslim is a poor man who struggles from dawn to dusk to provide for his children. Just as it is difficult to breathe in the struggle for life, it is equally difficult for Müslim to remain standing upright in this hell.
Çığlık
1986
6.7Father of two kids who looks exactly like a rowdy takes advantage of this and go into different and funny events.
Henpecked
1983
10.0The film tells the story of a love affair between a doctor and his patient. Gönül is a model at a fashion house. At the insistence of her fiancé Haluk, she starts working with advertising executive Kazım. Kazım has his eye on the young woman. During a yacht trip, he agrees with Haluk and rapes Gönül. Gönül meets Dr. Cihat at the hospital where she is admitted due to the trauma she experienced. Cihat is on the verge of divorcing his wife. Gönül and Cihat fall in love with each other. However, their pasts will not leave them alone.
That Woman
1982
7.5A man, while trying to meet a woman from his dreams, finds a restaurant and begins to have a journey both between dreams and reality, others and himself.
One and the Others
1987
1970s · 25 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
7.4When their father is killed in a blood feud, Yusuf and Kenan, two shepherd boys, flee to Istanbul in search of their uncle. They become involved with the streetboys, and Yusuf turns to crime although Kenan wants to learn a trade.
Yusuf and Kenan
1979
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Yavrum
1970
5.0Kenan, who is interested in hunting, is seriously injured in an accident while going to the forest one day. Elif, who is a nurse in a hospital, finds Kenan by chance and takes him to the hospital.
Çile
1972
5.9A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1971
5.4Features a mustached villain, who is the leader of a Viking clan that worships an octopus god-monster. The Vikings wish to kidnap a beautiful girl to sacrifice her to their demigod, but the heroic Tarkan, aided by his dog, Kurt, is there to save the day.
Tarkan and the Blood of the Vikings
1971
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Tuzak
1973
5.2The story of Cevher and his family and their daily struggles as seasonal workers in the cotton fields of Southern Turkey. Cevher depends on the family earnings from the fields to pay blood money for a murder one of his relatives committed. On the cotton fields, people also have to compete with machines, which are preferred to human workers. Eventually, the workers unite and go on strike.
Anxiety
1974
9.0It tells the story of a father and son who reunite after many years. Kemal lives a happy life with his family. When Kemal's wife Zeynep falls ill with a terminal disease, the family's life is turned upside down. A large amount of money is needed for treatment. Kemal accepts the offer of Lamia, who is in love with him, and divorces Zeynep. This allows him to secure the necessary funds for treatment. However, his forced marriage to Lamia leads him into alcohol and gambling. He frequently ends up in prison due to the crimes he commits. He secretly sends the money he earns to his son for his education. However, years later, his path will cross with his son, who now hates him.
Mahkum
1972
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hazreti Yusuf
1973
4.5From 1973, it's a Turkish Batman and Robin ignoring a Commissioner Gordon type before fighting a Blofeld-esque villain (bald, strokes cat) while spending their downtime in strip clubs! Yep, there's more nudity in this film than every other Batman movie combined, which admittedly isn't much but we'll take what we can get. For some reason the dynamic duo sometimes have capes and sometimes don't. In one scene Batman even picks up a gun and shoots a couple of bad guys before tucking the gun into his belt. You won't see that in the comics. This time no clips from other films (that I noticed anyway) but lots of music is lifted from elsewhere, including the James Bond theme.
Bedmen
1973
NRThe film tells the story of the love between Susran and Mizago, two Circassians fighting for freedom against the Russians in the Caucasus. Susran is the leader of the Circassians fighting against the Russians in the region. Susran falls in love with Mizago while dancing with her at a party. Mizago is the daughter of Karabata, a Circassian who collaborates with Russian Colonel Rakimov. Upon learning this, Susran goes to Karabata's house. However, he is ambushed and captured. Meanwhile, Susran's comrades-in-arms, Kanshav and Çelemet, kidnap Mizago. Susran will try to escape from Colonel Rakimov's clutches and reunite with Mizago.
Kaf Dağını Terk Edenler
1972
6.1The soft spot in her heart for her composer remains unfilled of a star performer, after she's given a red handkerchief as a farewell. She must make her final decision despite a hearing loss risking her promising career.
Longing
1974
NRThe story is set near the southern border filled with explosive mines. The men of the "Network" stubbornly slam themselves against the border, trying to cross it to no avail. They have to take refuge in a local's house where one of the members fall in love with a beautiful girl...
The Killing Field
1974
6.0A young couple meets a child on a day of an invitation. A child tells to her that she is his mother. Actually, she's that child's aunt.
Solan Bir Yaprak Gibi
1971
7.7A young hapless couple's devotion for each other is tested through harsh times of war as they are forced to negate patriotism and dependability to their families and nations, for a length of a lifetime before during and after the war.
Once a Year
1971
NRThe film is about a man taking revenge on another man who took the woman he loved away from him. Sebahattin and Ayşe, who love each other, live in the same neighborhood. However, while Ayşe is the daughter of a wealthy family, Sebahattin does not yet have a job. In order to get married, Sebahattin starts a business and begins working. Once his business is up and running, he asks Ayşe's father for her hand in marriage. However, Ayşe's father intends to marry her off to Atilla, the son of a wealthy family. Ayşe opposes her father's decision. She agrees with Sebahattin and decides to run away from home. Unfortunately, Atilla forces himself on Ayşe to prevent her from leaving. Ayşe is soon forced to marry Atilla. Sebahattin will seek revenge on Atilla for taking the woman he loves away from him.
Dertler Benim Olsun
1974
8.0Leyla wants to marry her boyfriend Nihat. However, her uncle Feyzullah opposes this. Some time later, Feyzullah dies and leaves his inheritance to Leyla. However, in order to receive the inheritance, she must marry someone other than Nihat. Nihat devises a plan. He arranges for Leyla to marry Kemal, a prisoner who is scheduled to be executed soon. However, things will not go as Nihat had planned.
Bebek Gibi Maşallah
1971
9.0After being released from prison for killing his brother in an accident, Metin wants to return to his old life. Metin, who works as a repairman, falls in love with a rich girl he sees while working. His brother, who wants revenge for his brother's death, intervenes.
Acı Sevda
1973
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Gönül Oyunu
1972
4.0The film tells the story of what happens to Çulsuz Ali, who takes the place of Beyefendi, who looks very much like him. Beyefendi has a very large debt at the casino. In order to pay off this debt, he needs to get his hands on the inheritance left to him by his uncle. However, his uncle's will is missing. The creditors, who are aware of all this, are waiting for the gentleman to find the will. Çulsuz Ali is a wrestler. Believing he has lost his former agility, he gives up wrestling and comes to Istanbul. While fleeing his creditors, the gentleman encounters Çulsuz Ali, who bears a striking resemblance to him. The gentleman, wearing Çulsuz Ali's clothes, dies in a traffic accident. Çulsuz Ali will take the gentleman's place.
Penniless Ali
1973
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Aşkların En Güzeli
1972
5.8A blind panhandler girl as an idealist dreamer joins three cronies in a supper, after which the cronies decide to rob a rich man's villa to collect enough money for her to recover from blindness. But they'd never guessed what would happen when her eyes see the daylight.
Three Friends
1971
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Cafer Bey
1970
6.8A retired tough guy's drive to avenging his brother and sister.
Destiny
1972
1960s · 30 titles
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Plajda Sevişelim
1964
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Yaşamak İstiyorum
1967
6.2In Deliviran, a village near Urfa close to the Syrian border, Hidir’s chief is involved in smuggling and gets shot. Hidir tries to stay out of illegal activities but circumstances contrive to push him in the opposite direction until he accepts to take a herd of sheep across the border.
Law of the Border
1966
10.0The plot revolves around the early days of Islam. When Prophet Muhammed gets his first revelation, the slaves are the first to believe him. Mecca’s notable residents torture the Muslim slaves to force them into giving up their beliefs. Ebu Cehil’s daughter, Zehra, is also one of these Muslims. Zehra’s beloved, Mesut, takes her to the quarry along with the slaves to be tortured. But through Zehra’s efforts, Mesut also converts to Islam. Mesut will be of great service, both when the Muslim populace migrates to Medina and when they start to face battles.
Cennet Fedaileri
1965
7.0The story of a young man who, influenced by a movie he watched, aspires to become a cowboy.
Kovboy Ali
1966
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Temem Bilakis
1963
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Aşka Vakit Yok
1963
7.0Naciye sings on the streets to live and one day she is discovered by a famous casino owner. Then Naciye falls into love with her piano teacher Cuneyt. Casino owner Ekrem starts to make a trouble.
Tramp
1965
7.0Aysecik, who comes to Istanbul, is abandoned by her stepfather in the middle of the road. However, Turist Omer will appear and they will participate in the song contest together.
Ayşecik Çıtı Pıtı Kız
1964
7.0The story of two sisters who fall in love with the same man.
The Sinful Woman
1966
8.0Fikret is a wealthy cotton merchant. He married his childhood sweetheart Leyla and built a happy home. The young couple's kindness touched many people around them. However, one day, things took a turn for the worse. Fikret's business failed. Yusuf, whom he had once saved from bankruptcy, refused to help him. He was acting out of resentment that Leyla had chosen Fikret over him. Fikret is an honorable man. He has been appointed guardian of the young son of his closest friend, who died in a traffic accident. The management of a large fortune has fallen to him. However, he prefers to work as a servant in Istanbul rather than touch the money. The couple builds a new life for themselves in Istanbul. But Yusuf's resentment shows no signs of abating.
Şahane Züğürtler
1964
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Hüseyin Baradan Çekilin Aradan
1965
10.0The film tells the story of a man's struggle to prove his innocence after being falsely accused. İnci is the only daughter of factory owner Hayri Bey. She has a good relationship with her family until Turan, the factory manager, comes to ask for her hand in marriage. Her mother and father are enthusiastic about the marriage. However, İnci is keeping a secret from them. The young woman is in love with her father's driver, Doğan. Doğan is aware that there is an insurmountable distance between them. However, İnci refuses to accept this. Her family decides to marry her off to Turan. But Turan is not at all the person they thought he was.
Zehirli Hayat
1968
8.0The film is about two gangsters facing each other. Yalçın is the most notorious gangster in the city. He plans to leave the city with Figen and give up gangsterism. Ali Duran, on the other hand, is a gangster whose reputation has spread throughout the country. As a result of his nine-year prison sentence, he has been exiled to the city for six months. Rumors that spread upon the news of Ali Duran's arrival provoke Yalçın against him. Ali Duran is waiting for the day he will reunite with his mother, whom he has longed for over the years, and remains silent about the actions taken against him. However, someone is doing everything in their power to pit the two gangsters against each other.
Both Were Brave
1963
8.0The heroic epic of Turkish youth against Greek gangs in Cyprus.
Ten Fearless Men
1964
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Atçalı Kel Mehmet
1964
6.5No synopsis available yet.
Cici Kızlar
1965
6.0Duran Aga kills Eskiya Halil's father and withholds Halil's fiancee and tries to take villagers's field forcible. Because of these Eskiya Halil escapes from prison to revenge.
Halil the Bandit
1968
7.6"Karaoğlan - Altay'dan Gelen Yiğit" is the first adaptation based on a famous Turkish historical comic book by Suat Yalaz.
Karaoglan: The Hero Came from Altai
1965
9.0The film is about a cop who switches places with a criminal who robbed a bank. Yılmaz Ali stole a bunch of gold from the bank. He left the gold with his wife Türkan and went abroad. He is attacked by a gang who are after the gold. While in the hospital, he calls for Metin, a police officer who looks exactly like him. He tells Metin that he left the gold with his wife and asks him to take revenge on the gang. Metin returns to Istanbul using Yılmaz Ali's identity. Metin will try to find the gold and take down the gang.
Silahların Kanunu
1966
7.0The film tells the story of musician Kenan's imprisonment as a result of a false accusation. Kenan lives with his sister Mine. He works as a musician in a bar. Kenan's boss, Turgut, has his partner Burhan killed for his own gain. However, all the witnesses and evidence point to Kenan as the murderer. Soon, Kenan learns that Mümtaz, who works at the bar, knows the real killer. However, Mümtaz refuses to tell Kenan anything to protect himself and his daughter. Unable to prove his innocence on his own, Kenan will receive help from Mümtaz's daughter, Suna.
Suçsuz Firari
1966
10.0Zihni becomes permanently disabled because of car accident. Zihni's brother and sister chase to Zihni's wealth. In such a case Cahide is at loose end. She loves Dr. Kadri but she can't leave from her husband.
Love and Grudge
1964
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Kölen Olayım
1969
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Dağlar Bizimdir
1964
8.0Esin lives with her uncle. She has a cousin named Bahri, who cares only about money. Esin meets the pianist Yalcin at a night club and they feel attracted to each other. Yalcin gives her music lessons, and a profound love is blossoming. Esin's uncle objects to their relationship though the two lovers get engaged. Bahri gets jealous, putting soporific in her drink, he rapes Esin. Esin gets pregnant, she breaks up with Yalcin. Her uncle believes that the trouble maker is Yalcin, he urges him to marry her. They marry, but Yalcin doesn't know about her pregnancy. Bahri secretly puts drugs into Yalcin's pocket, he gets arrested, Esin has a miscarriage out of the shock. She tells Yalcin all the truth. Yalcin is released on bail. He reaches home when Bahri is about to rape Esin. Esin shoots Bahri, Yalcin takes it upon himself. As the judge gives him the death penalty, Esin reveals the truth. He is acquitted and happy days await them.
Affedilmeyen
1966
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Guard Murtaza
1965
6.9Tahir Agha sells all his assets when his business in Maraş deteriorates. He immigrates to Istanbul with his wife Hatice, sons Selim, Murat, Kemal and daughter Fatoş, where he sets his mind to open a repair shop. But in the metropolis, things don't go as planned.
Birds of Exile
1964
8.3Murat's older brother Nuri goes astray. Because of Nuri, Murat gets into a muddle.
Devlerin Kavgası
1965
5.7A brooding composer longs for his late wife, oblivious to the fact that mysteriously she is still alive since she has restarted her life as an alcoholic drifter. After a late night concert the two come across each other.
Gözleri Ömre Bedel
1964
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Yankesici Kız
1964
