Characters & Themes
The Wrestler (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 98 mins · Turkish
- Directed by
- Zeki Ökten
- Starring
- Tarık Akan, Erol Günaydın, Kamran Usluer, Yavuzer Çetinkaya, Yaman Okay, Meral Orhonsay
Directed by Zeki Okten, the film follows Bilal (Tarik Akan), a wrestler training for a tournament that could win a prize and uphold his family’s champion legacy. Meanwhile his brother, sister‑in‑law and niece return after twelve years in Germany, readjusting to Turkish customs. Their struggles echo Bilal’s fight, highlighting clash of tradition and modern life.
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