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Release Year1977
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes108
DirectorZeki Ökten
WritersUmur Bugay
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKing of the Doormen
About King of the Doormen
Seyit, a resourceful doorman of a middle class apartment in Istanbul, finds himself in a struggle for power when the new superintendent decides to crack down on his slack attitude.
Directed by Zeki Ökten, King of the Doormen leans on a strong ensemble — Kemal Sunal, Sevil Üstekin, Sevda Ferdağ — 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 comedy titles of 1977.
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