Overview

In the historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, its colorful residents, led by matriarch Sabahat, her niece Güllü, and rival chieftain candidates Uncle Bekir and family friend Bayram, face their first ever democratic election for “çeribaşı,” erupting into drunken brawls and police interventions. When desperate for funds Sabahat forces Güllü to perform at drug-smuggler Tayfur’s nightclub, a suitcase mix-up reveals hidden cash that spares Bayram from suicide and upends the entire community’s fortunes.

Cast

Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Müjdat Gezen, Perran Kutman, Münir Özkul, Ayşen Gruda, Şemsi İnkaya, Asuman Arsan, Öztürk Serengil

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Frequently asked

What is "The Big Election in Gırgıriye" about?

In the historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, its colorful residents, led by matriarch Sabahat, her niece Güllü, and rival chieftain candidates Uncle Bekir and family friend Bayram, face their first ever democratic election for “çeribaşı,” erupting into drunken brawls and police interventions. When desperate for funds Sabahat forces Güllü to perform at drug-smuggler Tayfur’s nightclub, a suitcase mix-up reveals hidden cash that spares Bayram from suicide and upends the entire community’s fortunes.

When was "The Big Election in Gırgıriye" released?

The Big Election in Gırgıriye was released in 1984.

Who stars in "The Big Election in Gırgıriye"?

The cast includes Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Müjdat Gezen, Perran Kutman, Münir Özkul.