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Release Year1969
Runtime—
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorYılmaz Atadeniz
WritersYılmaz Atadeniz
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsÇakırcalı Mehmet Efe
About Çakırcalı Mehmet Efe
It tells the story of Çakırcalı Mehmet Efe's struggle for revenge against Hasan Çavuş, who killed his father. The Ottoman government sends word to the efes living in the mountains that they will be able to live safely if they come down to the plains. Çakırcalı Ahmet Efe decides to come down from the mountains to end the struggle that has been going on for years. However, Hasan Çavuş and his soldiers ambush Çakırcalı Ahmet Efe and his friends, killing them all. At the time, Mehmet, who is seven or eight years old, is raised by Hacı. Mehmet will join Hacı in the fight against Hasan Çavuş.
Directed by Yılmaz Atadeniz, Çakırcalı Mehmet Efe leans on a strong ensemble — Kartal Tibet, Yılmaz Köksal, Gani Dede — 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 screen titles of 1969.
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