The Unfortunate
1980, Turkish. Directed by Temel Gürsu.
When poverty tests a man's soul, dignity becomes his only shield."
The story follows Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur), a hardworking truck driver whose life is upended by dramatic family upheaval, false accusations, and a severe twist of injustice. After being wrongfully implicated in a crime he didn't commit, Ferdi ends up serving a long prison sentence. Stripped of his normal life, enduring years behind bars, and facing deep personal heartbreak, Ferdi must navigate the heavy emotional toll of betrayal and societal hardship.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
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- Released
- 1 January 1980
- Original title
- Boynu Bükük
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Erdoğan Tünaş
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The Unfortunate runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Unfortunate isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Unfortunate?
The Unfortunate (1980) was directed by Temel Gürsu and stars Ferdi Tayfur, Canan Perver, Suzan Avcı.