The Saga of Ali of Keshan (1964)
The film tells the story of a legendary folk hero from the outskirts of the city. Ali is imprisoned on charges of killing Ihsan, one of the troublemakers of Sineklidağ. During his time in prison, his name becomes legendary in Sineklidağ. When a general amnesty is declared, Ali is released. However, his girlfriend Zilha, who is İhsan's niece, is not interested in him. Ali cannot convince Zilha that he did not kill her uncle İhsan. Finally, he decides to use the legend that has grown around his name.
Director: Atıf Yılmaz
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Fikret Hakan as Ali |
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Fatma Girik as Zilha |
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Aydemir Akbaş as Selim |
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Danyal Topatan as Nuri |
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Hayati Hamzaoğlu as Cafer |
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Hüseyin Baradan as Rüstem |
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Mualla Sürer as Şerife |
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Mehmet Ali Akpınar as Kazım |
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Nusret Ersöz as Sabri |
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Orhan Elmas as Bülent |
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Eşref Vural as Şükrü |
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Feridun Çölgeçen as Bülent's Father |
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Selahattin Içsel as Şerafettin |
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Sami Hazinses as |
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Osman Türkoğlu as |
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Faik Coşkun as |
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Osman Alyanak as |
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Hayri Caner as |
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Süha Doğan as |
| Writing | Haldun Taner | Writer |
| Writing | Atıf Yılmaz | Writer |
| Directing | Atıf Yılmaz | Director |