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Aşk Hırsızı

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1961 | Romance, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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
Tailor-made for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Made for a blanket and a quiet evening.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop.
What might put you off
  • It's in Turkish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.

Zeki is a poor young man who struggles to care for his sick mother. He works constantly to buy his mother's medicine. His gambling-addicted and alcoholic brother, however, does not help him at all. His brother spends the money Zeki earned by selling his grocery store with his friends. Meanwhile, a wealthy family buys the mansion in their neighborhood. The father of the new family thinks that his daughter Leyla, who does not talk to anyone, is ill. He does everything he can to make Leyla happy. Upon learning of this situation, Zeki's brother and friends devise a plan to take the family's money. According to the plan, they decide to marry Zeki to Leyla. Zeki, who acts like a wealthy businessman, and Leyla grow close quickly. However, Zeki’s secret—that he fell in love with Leyla while trying to help his mother—will eventually come to light.

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

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Osman F. Seden

  • Zeki MürenZeki
  • Leyla SayarLeyla
  • Ahmet Tarık TekçeOsman
  • Ulvi Uraz
  • Öztürk SerengilZeki
  • Memduh ÜnCemil
  • Şaziye MoralZeki'nin Annesi
  • Gül GülgünJale
  • Melahat İçliSuzan
  • Salih TozanRecep