Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds movie poster

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds

November 19, 1999 2h 13m 5.1/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds is a drama/romance film. directed by Tomris Giritlioğlu. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Zuhal Olcay, Hülya Avşar, and Zafer Algöz

Synopsis

During the period of the Wealth Tax, where many non-Muslims in Turkey were forced to pay higher taxes, often in an arbitrary and unrealistic way. Nimet and Durmuş migrate from Niğde to Istanbul and take shelter with Durmuş's friend Bekir, who finds Durmuş a job at the inn. However, making a living by serving as a porter is not in line with Durmuş's ambitions. He wants everything Halit Bey has, the inn owner. Halit Bey begins to dispose of his property in order to pay the tax stipulated to his beloved wife Nora, who was treated in a nursing home. Wealth Tax has begun to affect everyone's destiny.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 19, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 2h 13m 133 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Language TR Original language
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Country Turkey Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds about?

During the period of the Wealth Tax, where many non-Muslims in Turkey were forced to pay higher taxes, often in an arbitrary and unrealistic way. Nimet and Durmuş migrate from Niğde to Istanbul a...

Who directed Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds was directed by Tomris Giritlioğlu.

How long is Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).

When was Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds released?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds was released on November 19, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

The main cast of Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds includes Zuhal Olcay, Hülya Avşar, Zafer Algöz, Kamran Usluer, Uğur Polat.