The Sacrifice
1980, Turkish. Directed by Atıf Yılmaz.
After being released from prison, Müslüm will fulfill his dedication and sacrifice his 2.5-month-old son to God by cutting the throat of him.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 October 1980
- Original title
- Adak
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Başar Sabuncu
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How long is The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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What movies are like The Sacrifice?
If you liked The Sacrifice, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, All That Breathes.
Who directed The Sacrifice?
The Sacrifice (1980) was directed by Atıf Yılmaz and stars Tarık Akan, Necla Nazır, Yaman Okay.