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Release Year1973
Runtime—
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes—
DirectorErtem Göreç
WritersSafa Önal
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAnadolu Ekspresi
About Anadolu Ekspresi
The film tells the story of Halil, who is trying to leave his old life behind. Halil is one of the neighborhood's beloved young men. He runs Selim's casino and brothels. However, when Selim tries to force a girl named Zeynep to work in the brothel, Halil and Selim fall out. Selim then rapes Halil's friend Selma. Selma commits suicide because of what happened. When Halil finds out, he kills Selim. After being released from prison thanks to a pardon, Halil marries Zeynep. However, Selim's brother, who is waiting in ambush for revenge, will cast a shadow over their happiness.
Directed by Ertem Göreç, Anadolu Ekspresi leans on a strong ensemble — Kadir İnanır, Şükriye Atav, Hülya Şengül — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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