Somersault in a Coffin movie poster

Somersault in a Coffin

April 1, 1996 1h 16m 7.4/10 (79 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Somersault in a Coffin is a drama film. directed by Derviş Zaim. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ahmet Uğurlu, Tuncel Kurtiz, and Ayşen Aydemir

Synopsis

Mahsun Supertitiz is an unemployed homeless man who steals cars at night so that he can sleep in a heated place during the winter. Mahsun lives in Rumelihisar, an old section of Istanbul, and makes ends meet by getting the local fishermen to help him. Mahsun loves the cars he robs, cleans and polishes them, and drives them through the streets of Rumelihisar during the daytime.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (79 votes)
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Language TR Original language
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Country Turkey Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TR

Production Companies

  • Istisnai Filmler ve Reklamlar (IFR)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somersault in a Coffin about?

Mahsun Supertitiz is an unemployed homeless man who steals cars at night so that he can sleep in a heated place during the winter. Mahsun lives in Rumelihisar, an old section of Istanbul, and makes...

Who directed Somersault in a Coffin?

Somersault in a Coffin was directed by Derviş Zaim.

How long is Somersault in a Coffin?

Somersault in a Coffin has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Somersault in a Coffin released?

Somersault in a Coffin was released on April 1, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Somersault in a Coffin?

The main cast of Somersault in a Coffin includes Ahmet Uğurlu, Tuncel Kurtiz, Ayşen Aydemir, Derviş Zaim, Mahmut Benek.