Talihli Amele (1980)

6.0/10 75 min Comedy Drama

Overview

A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.

Cast

İlyas Salman

Mehmet Ali

Hümeyra

Metin Serezli

Zerrin Doğan

Aliye Uzunatağan

İsmet Ay

Mustafa Alabora

Erdal Özyağcılar

Kâmran Yüce

Gökhan Mete

Salih Kalyon

Ulvi Alacakaptan

Hüseyin Kutman

Yalçın Avşar

Feyzi Tuna

Muhteşem Durukan

Mümtaz Ener

Tevfik Şen

Mesut Sürmeli

Niyazi Gökdere

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