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İstanbul 79 (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1979 · 82 mins · Turkish
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- Directed by
- Orhan Aksoy
- Starring
- Eriş Akman, Coşkun Göğen, Kadir İnanır, Memduh Ün, Süheyl Eğriboz, Sırrı Elitaş
The saga follows a family that leaves a small Anatolian town for Istanbul, where Ömer runs a gas‑cylinder shop. He soon becomes entangled in illicit dealings with a friend, severing ties with his relatives. Despite his desire to escape, he is drawn deeper into the city's vibrant yet shadowy nightlife.
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