The Father
Originally released in 1971. The Father is a drama film. directed by Yılmaz Güney.
Starring Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, and Kuzey Vargın
Synopsis
"Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istambul. A father is not able to earn enough money to feed his family. He is waiting to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son kills a man while drunk, the father is prepared to answer for the deed himself, provided that the landlord supports his wife and children. As there is little difference for the father between ten years in prison or ten years in a foreign country, he regards this to be the best solution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Güney Film
- Irfan Ünal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Father about?
"Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istambul. A father is not able to earn enough money to feed his family. He is waiting to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son kills a man while drunk, th...
Who directed The Father?
The Father was directed by Yılmaz Güney.
How long is The Father?
The Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Father released?
The Father was released on January 2, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Father?
The main cast of The Father includes Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın, Aytaç Arman, Mehmet Büyükgüngör.