Overview

"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.

Cast

Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın, Aytaç Arman, Mehmet Büyükgüngör, Faik Coşkun, Oktay Demiris, Salih Demiris

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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, 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.

When was "The Father" released?

The Father was released in 1971.

Who stars in "The Father"?

The cast includes Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın, Aytaç Arman.

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