Ali Poyrazoğlu

Acting

Ali Poyrazoğlu

Born 1946-07-09 · Istanbul, Turkey

Ali Poyrazoğlu (born 9 July 1946) is a Turkish movie and theatre actor, writer, voice artist and director. He has been a UNICEF Turkey Goodwill Ambassador since November 2012. He began his career in cinema in 1970. However, in the mid-1970s, he joined the wave of sex films that left their mark on Turkish cinema. During this period, he starred in numerous films within just two years. However, he later distanced himself completely from Yeşilçam. After a long hiatus, he returned to cinema in 1986 with the film Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur. In this comedy film, which was quite talked about at the time, he shared the lead role with Mazhar Alanson and played the role of the Devil. He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2nd Ankara Film Festival in 1989 for his role in My Friend the Devil, and the Best Actor award at the 8th Sadri Alışık Theatre and Cinema Actor Awards in 2003 for his role in 9. In 1998, he was awarded the title of State Artist by the Ministry of Culture.

Acting credits

Kısmet poster
8.0

A series of events unfolding around a wealthy man who pretends to be someone else in order to win the heart of a female singer.

Kısmet

1974

Tatlı Sevgilim poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Tatlı Sevgilim

1969

Ölüm Emri poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ölüm Emri

1970

Çapkın Kızlar poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Çapkın Kızlar

1975

İntikam Yemini poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

İntikam Yemini

1969

The Lost Gift poster
NR

The Japanese Emperor Meiji wants Torajiro Yamada to bring a gift to the Ottoman Emperor Abdülhamid II. It is the symbol of the first diplomatic encounter between the two cultures. Torajiro Yamada's ship finally reaches the Aegean Sea after a long journey, but pirates attack the ship and steal the gift. Janissary Orhan and samurai Yamada start their bloody quest upon finding that on Ottoman soil.

The Lost Gift

2010

Badem Şekeri poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Badem Şekeri

1977

9 poster
7.6

In a poor neighbourhood of Istanbul, a young homeless girl has been found dead. Six people from the neighbourhood are being interrogated. While the police camera is recording, these six witnesses find themselves caught in manipulation and abuse, forcing them to give away their innermost secrets.

9

2002

Bulunmaz Uşak poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Bulunmaz Uşak

1976

Gönül Meyhanesi poster
9.0

Gönül meyhanesi tells the story of a young college student (Demir Karahan), living with his sick mother. One night he gets involved in a car accident and loses his sight. The driver (Belgin Doruk) feels guilty about this incident and suffers.

Gönül Meyhanesi

1970

5 Parasız Adam poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

5 Parasız Adam

1980

Champions poster
NR

8-year-old Efe goes to İzmir with his family to visit his grandfather, Hakkı. While his popular sister Hira has exciting plans, Efe feels bored and out of place. At the market, he meets Ceren and her friends, skilled chess players who challenge him to a game. Determined to impress Ceren, Efe seeks his grandpa’s help, but Hakkı refuses, thinking Efe will give up like his father once did. Feeling hopeless, Efe discovers the magical White Pawn, who helps him learn chess and build a team.

Champions

2025

Renklerde Kaybolan Hayat: Fikret Mualla poster
NR

Life of the extremely famous Turkish painter Fikret Mualla who worked with Picasso himself at Paris.

Renklerde Kaybolan Hayat: Fikret Mualla

2020

Acı Sevda poster
9.0

After 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

Abdulhamid Falling poster
6.7

Şefik, a successful soldier, is one of the leading figures of the Committee of Union and Progress. When Abdulhamid II declares a constitutional monarchy, Şefik and his friends go to Istanbul. They plan to closely monitor the events unfolding there. However, it is here that Şefik will part ways with the society.

Abdulhamid Falling

2003

He's in the Army Now poster
4.3

When the devastating Kocaeli earthquake occurs, the Turkish government passes a special law allowing people to complete their military service in a month.

He's in the Army Now

2003

How to Save Asiye poster
6.4

After receiving a letter from a woman named Asiye asking for help to save her, the President of the Associations Against Prostitution visits the brothel to save Asiye. However, she finds herself in a strange musical show.

How to Save Asiye

1987

Canavar Cafer poster
8.0

The film tells the story of Melike and Cafer, whose lives intersect by chance. Melike has lost her father, and Cafer has lost his mother. The two meet at the cemetery. Melike works at her father's newspaper. Cafer is a locksmith at a safe manufacturing plant. Melike's uncle Bekir plans to transfer all of her father's inheritance into his own name. Murat, who works at the newspaper, notices this situation. However, to obtain the sales documents, he must open Bekir's safe. Melike thinks that Cafer might be able to open the safe. Cafer, who has gotten into all sorts of trouble because of his honesty and straightforwardness, will get himself into trouble with this job as well.

Canavar Cafer

1975

Loves with Gravity poster
9.0

Five short stories based on 'Love' and 'Tolerance' themes. Each of the short films moves along their own lines and ultimately converges in the concepts of love and tolerance.

Loves with Gravity

1996

Ünye de Fatsa Arası poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ünye de Fatsa Arası

2011

Deli Deli Tepeli poster
NR

The 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

Gazi Kadın poster
8.0

With the start of the Russo-Turkish War, the Russian Army attacks Erzurum. Zeynep sets out to find her husband when there are rumors that her husband has been martyred. However, a big surprise awaits her there.

Gazi Kadın

1973

Ayın Karanlık Yüzü poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ayın Karanlık Yüzü

2005

Sweetie poster
6.1

‘Theatre is my life,’ Yıldız Kenter admits in her biography written by Dikmen Gürün. This is the story of a star, who has dedicated her whole life to her theatre company, students, the stage. Recounting the prizes received as well as the prices paid for pursuing your passion, Sweetie is a testimony to the transforming cultural landscape of the country as it tells Kenter Theatre’s story and thus how a private theatre has managed to survive. Including interviews by family members, students, fellow actors, as well as rare archival images and footage, Sweetie is an homage to the ‘North Star of Turkish theatre.’ The documentary was written by Zeynep Miraç, scored by Murat Evgin, and features Dikmen Gürün as advisor.

Sweetie

2022