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Atıf Kaptan

Atıf Kaptan

Actor · born 1 January 1908 · İzmit ,Türkiye

Atıf Kaptan (21 May 1908 – 22 April 1977) was a Turkish film and theater actor.

He began his artistic career in 1928 with the play “Hamlet” at Dar-ül bedayi. That same year, he also took his first steps into cinema acting. He gained widespread acclaim for his role as “Yahya Kaptan” in the first Turkish sound film, “Bir Millet Uyanıyor” (A Nation Awakens). He founded a troupe called “Kaptan Tiyatrosu” (Captain's Theater) and toured throughout Anatolia. After leaving theater to focus on cinema, the artist starred in over 300 films.

Where to start: Yalan (1976).

As actor 187

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Atıf Kaptan movie?

By viewer score, Yalan (1976) at 2.0/10.

What are Atıf Kaptan’s most popular movies?

Tarkan and the Blood of the Vikings.

How many movies has Atıf Kaptan made?

187 films on TMDB, 187 as actor.

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