The Legend of the Ugly King (2017): Cast & Box Office
The Legend of the Ugly King is a 2017 documentary starring Hüseyin Tabak, Michael Haneke and Tarık Akan. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $16,682 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- mîtosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of the Ugly King About?
The premise of The Legend of the Ugly King without spoilers.
This documentary explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Yilmaz Güney, a Kurdish filmmaker, political dissident, and convicted murderer. Director Hüseyin Tabak examines Güney's visionary work, including the Palme d’Or-winning film Yol, which he directed while imprisoned. The film also details Güney’s life in exile and his untimely death just two years after its creation, highlighting his impact on cinema.
The Legend of the Ugly King Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- turkey
- cannes film festival
- exile
- film director
- life in prison
- censorship
- kurdish
- film about film
- revolutionary
- behind the scenes
- enemy of the state
- propaganda
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- murderer
- filmmaker
- military dictatorship
- socialism
The Legend of the Ugly King Cast
Hüseyin Tabak leads the cast, with Michael Haneke and Tarık Akan.
- Hüseyin Tabak as themselves
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Michael Haneke as themselves - Tarık Akan as themselves
- Tuncel Kurtiz as themselves
Also Starring in The Legend of the Ugly King
· 11 more- Yılmaz Güney Themselves
- Costa-Gavras Themselves
- Halil Ergün Themselves
- Zirek Themselves
- Nebahat Çehre Themselves
- Jack Lang Themselves
- Gilles Jacob Themselves
- Donat Keusch Themselves
- Patrick Blossier Themselves
- Fatoş Güney Themselves
- Elif Güney Pütün Themselves
The Legend of the Ugly King Box Office
The Legend of the Ugly King grossed $16,682 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.7K
- International
- $16.7K
The Legend of the Ugly King Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Legend of the Ugly King.
The Legend of the Ugly King Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “ئەفسانەی پاشای ناشرین” and “Çirkin Kral Efsanesi”.
- Also known as
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- ئەفسانەی پاشای ناشرین
- Çirkin Kral Efsanesi
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The Legend of the Ugly King FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of the Ugly King, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of the Ugly King?
The Legend of the Ugly King runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Legend of the Ugly King released?
The Legend of the Ugly King was released on September 7, 2017.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Ugly King?
The Legend of the Ugly King stars Hüseyin Tabak, Michael Haneke and Tarık Akan, among 15 credited actors.
How much did The Legend of the Ugly King make at the box office?
The Legend of the Ugly King grossed $16,682 worldwide.
Does The Legend of the Ugly King have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of the Ugly King has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Legend of the Ugly King in?
The original language of The Legend of the Ugly King is German.
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