The Bandit (1996)
Original title: Eşkıya
The Bandit is a 1996 Turkish-language crime movie directed by Yavuz Turgul, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Şener Şen, Uğur Yücel and Sermin Hürmeriç.
The film tells the story of a group of bandits captured in the Cudi Mountains 35 years ago. All of them have died, either from illness or vendettas; only Baran (Şener Şen) survives. After serving his 35-year sentence, Baran is released from Viranşehir Prison and learns that his birthplace is now submerged under the waters of a dam. Ceren Ana (Zübeyde Erden) tells him about the past. Baran is imprisoned because of the betrayal of his old friend Berfo (Kamran Usluer). Berfo stole the bandits gold, bought his childhood love Keje (Sermin Hürmeriç) from her father, and fled to Istanbul. While Baran is searching for Keje, he encounters a young man named Cumali (Uğur Yücel). These two men find solace in each other to avoid being swept away by the storms of the big city. And in this world where violence, betrayal, passion, boundless love and hatred intertwine, they try to survive.
Quick answers
What is The Bandit about?
The film tells the story of a group of bandits captured in the Cudi Mountains 35 years ago. All of them have died, either from illness or vendettas; only Baran (Şener Şen) survives. After serving his 35-year sentence, Baran is released from Viranşehir Prison and learns that his birthplace is now submerged under the waters of a dam. Ceren Ana (Zübeyde Erden) tells him about the past. Baran is imprisoned because of the betrayal of his old friend Berfo (Kamran Usluer). Berfo stole the bandits gold, bought his childhood love Keje (Sermin Hürmeriç) from her father, and fled to Istanbul. While Baran is searching for Keje, he encounters a young man named Cumali (Uğur Yücel). These two men find solace in each other to avoid being swept away by the storms of the big city. And in this world where violence, betrayal, passion, boundless love and hatred intertwine, they try to survive.
When was The Bandit released?
The Bandit was released on 29 November 1996.
How long is The Bandit?
The Bandit runs 2h 8m.
Who made The Bandit?
The Bandit was directed by Yavuz Turgul.
Cast
- Şener Şen as Baran
- Uğur Yücel as Cumali
- Sermin Hürmeriç as Keje
- Yeşim Salkım as Emel
- Kamran Usluer as Mahmut Şahoğlu/Berfo
- Kayhan Yıldızoğlu as Artist Kemal
- Necdet Mahfi Ayral as Andrey Mişkin
- Güven Hokna as Sevim Abla
- Özkan Uğur as Sedat
- Ülkü Duru as Emel'in Annesi
- Melih Çardak as Demircan
- Settar Tanrıöğen as Kız Naci