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Release Year1972
Runtime—
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes14
DirectorSırrı Gültekin
WritersTurgut Özakman
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bald Boy is Among Us
About The Bald Boy is Among Us
This comedy film tells the story of Keloğlan's adventures in Istanbul, where he comes with his mother to stay with his uncle. In the film, Keloğlan's friends Tırtıl and Bicirik help him defeat Çamur Şevket, the neighborhood bully, and save the neighborhood from trouble. Keloğlan is in love with Nurperi, the daughter of İsa Bey, the richest man in the neighborhood. However, Nurperi, being a wealthy city girl, does not pay much attention to Keloğlan. Unbeknownst to Keloğlan, Fatma, one of the beautiful girls in the neighborhood, also has feelings for him. Keloğlan is in love with Nurperi, the daughter of İsa Bey, the richest man in the neighborhood. However, Nurperi is a wealthy city girl and does not pay much attention to Keloğlan. Unbeknownst to Keloğlan, Fatma, one of the beautiful girls in the neighborhood, is also interested in him.
Directed by Sırrı Gültekin, The Bald Boy is Among Us leans on a strong ensemble — Rüştü Asyalı, Ülkü Özen, Fatma Karanfil — 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 1972.
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