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Cinderella (1971): Cast & Plot

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Cinderella is a 1971 fantasy film directed by Süreyya Duru, starring Hikmet Gül, Suna Selen and Seden Kızıltunç. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Cinderella (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Süreyya Duru
Genre
Fantasy
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Cinderella About?

The premise of Cinderella without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A prince, haunted by a dream of a woman, declares a kingdom‑wide ball to find her. Cinderella, whose mother died and whose father remarried a widow with two daughters before also passing away, endures a stepmother and stepsisters who force her into endless chores. Barred from the ball, her friends help her attend and chase the prince’s love.

Cinderella Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Cinderella Cast & Characters

Hikmet Gül leads the cast, with Suna Selen and Seden Kızıltunç. Directed by Süreyya Duru; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Süreyya Duru

More films directed by Süreyya Duru: Ada, A Long Night, Çil Horoz and What’s Fatmagül’s Fault.

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Plot

Cinderella Plot Summary

What happens in Cinderella 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

James J. Braddock, an Irish-American boxer from New Jersey, had once been a promising light heavyweight contender. However, his career was abruptly halted when he broke his hand during a match. This injury was both a relief and a heavy burden for his wife, Mae, who found it difficult to watch the violence inherent in his profession but understood that without boxing, they would struggle to make ends meet.

Full summary

The whole story of Cinderella, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cinderella?

10 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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FAQ

Cinderella FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cinderella, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cinderella?

Cinderella runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Cinderella released?

Cinderella was released on May 3, 1971.

Who directed Cinderella?

Cinderella was directed by Süreyya Duru.

More films by Süreyya Duru

Who is in the cast of Cinderella?

Cinderella stars Hikmet Gül, Suna Selen and Seden Kızıltunç, among 8 credited actors.

Does Cinderella have a post-credit scene?

No. Cinderella has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cinderella in?

The original language of Cinderella is Turkish.

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