Aslan Pençesi
Seen it?1966 | 90 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Turkish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Çerkez Reşit tries to establish a monopoly in the bus business in Istanbul. Together with his brothers, he forces other companies to close down. Meanwhile, İsmail and Abdullah, who have come to Istanbul from Gaziantep, take over one of the agencies that Reşit has closed down. Upon learning of this, Reşit sets a trap for İsmail. As a result of the struggle between the two companies, Reşit kills Abdullah and is sent to prison. During Reşit's years in prison, İsmail from Antep expands his business. Five years later, Reşit and İsmail will face each other again.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 169 people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Memduh Ün
- Ayhan IşıkAntepli
- Kuzey VargınYılmaz
- Turgut ÖzatayÇerkes Reşit
- Sevinç PekinSemiha
- Sevda NurNilgün
- Mine SoleyMuazzez
- Engin İnalNevzat
- Nusret AtaerAbdullah
- Behçet NacarKatır Kemal
- Behçet NacarKatır Zeynel