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İstanbul 79 (1979): Cast

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İstanbul 79 is a 1979 family drama directed by Orhan Aksoy, starring Kadir İnanır as Ömer, Renan Fosforoğlu and Hakkı Kıvanç. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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İstanbul 79 (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Orhan Aksoy
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is İstanbul 79 About?

The premise of İstanbul 79 without spoilers.

The saga follows a family that leaves a small Anatolian town for Istanbul, where Ömer runs a gas‑cylinder shop. He soon becomes entangled in illicit dealings with a friend, severing ties with his relatives. Despite his desire to escape, he is drawn deeper into the city's vibrant yet shadowy nightlife.

İstanbul 79 Themes & Keywords

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  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

İstanbul 79 Cast & Characters

Kadir İnanır leads the cast as Ömer, with Renan Fosforoğlu as Patron and Hakkı Kıvanç as Komiser. Directed by Orhan Aksoy; 42 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Orhan Aksoy

More films directed by Orhan Aksoy: Varyemez, Zehir Hafiye, Bıçkın and Kiracı.

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İstanbul 79 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of İstanbul 79, each answered in a sentence.

How long is İstanbul 79?

İstanbul 79 runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was İstanbul 79 released?

İstanbul 79 was released on December 1, 1979.

Who directed İstanbul 79?

İstanbul 79 was directed by Orhan Aksoy.

More films by Orhan Aksoy

Who is in the cast of İstanbul 79?

İstanbul 79 stars Kadir İnanır as Ömer, Renan Fosforoğlu as Patron and Hakkı Kıvanç as Komiser, among 42 credited actors.

Does İstanbul 79 have a post-credit scene?

No. İstanbul 79 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is İstanbul 79 in?

The original language of İstanbul 79 is Turkish.

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