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The Ballad of Ali of Keshan (1964): Cast

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The Ballad of Ali of Keshan is a 1964 music comedy directed by Atıf Yılmaz, starring Fikret Hakan as Ali, Fatma Girik and Osman Alyanak. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Ballad of Ali of Keshan (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Atıf Yılmaz
Genres
Comedy , Music
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ballad of Ali of Keshan About?

The premise of The Ballad of Ali of Keshan without spoilers.

Set on the outskirts of Sineklidağ, the film follows Ali, a folk hero wrongfully accused of killing the troublemaker Ihsan. While imprisoned his legend grows, and a general amnesty frees him. Yet Zilha, Ihsan’s niece and his lover, doubts his innocence. Determined, Ali decides to harness the myth surrounding his name to win her trust.

The Ballad of Ali of Keshan Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • prison
  • legend
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Ballad of Ali of Keshan Cast & Characters

Fikret Hakan leads the cast as Ali, with Fatma Girik as Zilha and Osman Alyanak. Directed by Atıf Yılmaz; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Atıf Yılmaz

More films directed by Atıf Yılmaz: Borrowed Bride, After the Fall, Nihavend Mucize and The Night, Angel and Our Gang.

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The Ballad of Ali of Keshan FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ballad of Ali of Keshan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ballad of Ali of Keshan?

The Ballad of Ali of Keshan runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Ballad of Ali of Keshan released?

The Ballad of Ali of Keshan was released on March 29, 1964.

Who directed The Ballad of Ali of Keshan?

The Ballad of Ali of Keshan was directed by Atıf Yılmaz.

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Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Ali of Keshan?

The Ballad of Ali of Keshan stars Fikret Hakan as Ali, Fatma Girik as Zilha and Osman Alyanak, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Ballad of Ali of Keshan have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ballad of Ali of Keshan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ballad of Ali of Keshan in?

The original language of The Ballad of Ali of Keshan is Turkish.

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