The Bride
1973, Turkish. Directed by Lütfi Akad.
The struggles of a migrant Anatolian family to adapt to and survive in the very different conditions of urban Istanbul. A young woman moves with her husband and small child to her husband's family in Istanbul. Her son becomes ill and the doctor tells her that he will soon die if he doesn't get an operation. The family refuses to help her because they can't see anything wrong with the boy. What happens on a Eid morning becomes a breaking point for the family.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 April 1973
- Original title
- Gelin
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Lütfi Akad
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The Bride: quick answers
Is The Bride worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bride?
The Bride runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Bride have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like The Bride?
If you liked The Bride, try My Dear Brother, The Herd, Mr. Muhsin.
Who directed The Bride?
The Bride (1973) was directed by Lütfi Akad and stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Kerem Yılmazer, Kahraman Kıral.