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Yılmaz Ali

1940 · 88 min

An early, earnest detective yarn that unfolds at a stately pace, more notable for its place in film history than for thrills.

Directed by
Faruk Kenç
Genres
Crime, Adventure
Starring
Suavi Tedü, Nevzat Okçugil, Refik Kemal Arduman
Overview
One of the first detective stories of Turkish film industry.

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Directed by
Faruk Kenç
Genres
Crime, Adventure
Starring
Suavi Tedü, Nevzat Okçugil, Refik Kemal Arduman
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • mystery
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, adventure
    Directed by
    Faruk Kenç
    Written by
    Faruk Kenç, Vala Nurettin
    Starring
    Suavi Tedü, Nevzat Okçugil, Refik Kemal Arduman, Halide Pişkin, Mümtaz Ener, Cahit Irgat, Feridun Çölgeçen, Celal Atik
    Runtime
    88 min
    Country
    Turkey
    Languages
    Turkish

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