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The İmam (2005): Cast

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The İmam is a 2005 drama directed by İsmail Güneş, starring Turgay Tanülkü as Şükrü, Emin Gürsoy and Yeşim Ceren Bozoğlu. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The İmam (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
İsmail Güneş
Genre
Drama
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The İmam About?

The premise of The İmam without spoilers.

A young, successful entrepreneur wrestles with his religious upbringing. When his ailing friend can no longer lead, he is thrust into the role of substitute Imam for a modest village. The experience forces him to confront his modern, business‑driven outlook, reconcile his doubts, and discover unexpected meaning in the traditional community.

The İmam Themes & Keywords

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  • friend
  • young
  • motorcycle
  • religious leader
  • turk
  • imam
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Cast & crew

The İmam Cast & Characters

Turgay Tanülkü leads the cast as Şükrü, with Emin Gürsoy as Mehmet and Yeşim Ceren Bozoğlu as Şadiye. Directed by İsmail Güneş; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from İsmail Güneş

More films directed by İsmail Güneş: Where the Fire Burns and Sözün Bittiği Yer.

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FAQ

The İmam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The İmam?

The İmam runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The İmam released?

The İmam was released on October 14, 2005.

Who directed The İmam?

The İmam was directed by İsmail Güneş.

More films by İsmail Güneş

Who is in the cast of The İmam?

The İmam stars Turgay Tanülkü as Şükrü, Emin Gürsoy as Mehmet and Yeşim Ceren Bozoğlu as Şadiye, among 16 credited actors.

Does The İmam have a post-credit scene?

No. The İmam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The İmam in?

The original language of The İmam is Turkish.

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