Cholera Street (1997): Cast & Plot
Cholera Street is a 1997 crime drama directed by Mustafa Altıoklar, starring Okan Bayülgen as Salih, Müjde Ar and Mustafa Uğurlu. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Mustafa Altıoklar
- Original language
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Turkish - Studio
- Belge Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cholera Street About?
The premise of Cholera Street without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Salih is a mechanic and the son of a respected barber named Ali. A woman named Tina arrives at Cholera Street, where she takes up residence and works as a prostitute.
Cholera Street Themes & Keywords
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- violence
- knife
- based on novel
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- gay character
- serial murder
- auto mechanic
- terror
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- slum
- gangster
- local blockbuster
- exotica
- prostitute
- chauffeur
- barber
- father son relationship
- crime gang
- crime boss
- murder of a crime boss
- gambling joint
- explosion
- stabbing
- drug use
- male full frontal nudity
- male rear nudity
- young
- poverty
- whore
- moaning
- sex scene
- foreplay
- kiss
- love
- car
- transgender
- sex
- weeding
- tragedy
- sadist
- rose
- revenge
- police
- murder
- joint
- horse
- heroin
Cholera Street Cast & Characters
Okan Bayülgen leads the cast as Salih, with Müjde Ar as Tina and Mustafa Uğurlu as Reis. Directed by Mustafa Altıoklar; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mustafa Altıoklar
- Okan Bayülgen as Salih
- Müjde Ar as Tina
- Mustafa Uğurlu as Reis
- Burak Sergen as Arap Sado
Also Starring in Cholera Street
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- Naci Taşdöğen Nihat
- Zafer Algöz Gaftici Fethi
- Ajlan Aktuğ Meyhaneci Cavit
- Sevda Ferdağ Emine
- Savaş Dinçel Berber Ali
- Nilüfer Aydan Eleni
- Ege Aydan
- Emrah Kolukısa Reco
- Zühtü Erkan Tıbi
- Balık Ayhan Balık Ayhan
- Bennu Gerede
- Küçük İskender Orhan
- Levent Erim Fil Hamit
- Mert Gür Torpil
More from Mustafa Altıoklar
More films directed by Mustafa Altıoklar: Yes Sir, Shattered Soul, Banyo and He’s in the Army Now.
Cholera Street Plot Summary
What happens in Cholera Street from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a rundown, crime-ridden corner of Istanbul known as Cholera Street, life threads its way through alleys lined with danger and loyalty. Okan Bayülgen portrays [Salih], a skilled mechanic and the son of a respected barber who tries to keep a fragile peace in a neighborhood that grows louder with each night. A new resident arrives: Müjde Ar as [Tina], a woman who takes up residence and works as a prostitute, bringing a sharp pulse of vulnerability and resilience to the block.
Full summary
The whole story of Cholera Street, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cholera Street?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the mechanic Salih in the film?
Cholera Street Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Ağır Roman” and “Der schwere Roman”.
- Also known as
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- Ağır Roman
- Der schwere Roman
- 霍乱街区
- Трудный роман
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Cholera Street FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cholera Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cholera Street?
Cholera Street runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Cholera Street released?
Cholera Street was released on November 28, 1997.
Who directed Cholera Street?
Cholera Street was directed by Mustafa Altıoklar.
More films by Mustafa Altıoklar Who is in the cast of Cholera Street?
Cholera Street stars Okan Bayülgen as Salih, Müjde Ar as Tina and Mustafa Uğurlu as Reis, among 19 credited actors.
Does Cholera Street have a post-credit scene?
No. Cholera Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cholera Street in?
The original language of Cholera Street is Turkish.
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