Memed My Hawk (1984)
In 1920s Turkey, a young peasant is smitten with a beautiful young girl, who has been promised in marriage to the fat, dullard cousin of the province's powerful and corrupt governor. When an assassination attempt is made against the official, the young man flees his village and joins up with a group of outlaws fighting against the wealthy and powerful landowners who control the lives of the locals and make life miserable for them. The outlaws' successes prompt the governor to call in the Turkish army to capture or kill them.
Director: Peter Ustinov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: May 10, 1984
Cast
- Peter Ustinov - Abdi Aga
- Herbert Lom - Ali Safa Bey
- Denis Quilley - Rejeb
- Michael Elphick - Jabbar
- Simon Dutton - Memed
- Leonie Mellinger - Hatche
- Relja Bašić - Mad Durdu
- Edward Burnham - Naked Man
- Ernest Clark - Hatche's Father
- Rosalie Crutchley - Mother
Screenplay
- Peter Ustinov
- Yaşar Kemal (Novel)
Music: Manos Hatzidakis, Manos Hatzidakis
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editing: Peter Honess
Production: Jadran Film, Ustinov Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
turkey
More Films by Director: Peter Ustinov
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memed My Hawk about?
- In 1920s Turkey, a young peasant is smitten with a beautiful young girl, who has been promised in marriage to the fat, dullard cousin of the province's powerful and corrupt governor. When an assassination attempt is made against the official, the young man flees his village and joins up with a group of outlaws fighting against the wealthy and powerful landowners who control the lives of the locals and make life miserable for them. The outlaws' successes prompt the governor to call in the Turkish army to capture or kill them.
- Who directed Memed My Hawk?
- Memed My Hawk was directed by Peter Ustinov.
- Who stars in Memed My Hawk?
- Memed My Hawk stars Peter Ustinov, Herbert Lom, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick, Simon Dutton, Leonie Mellinger.
- How long is Memed My Hawk?
- Memed My Hawk has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Memed My Hawk?
- Memed My Hawk is a Drama film.
- Where was Memed My Hawk produced?
- Memed My Hawk was produced in United Kingdom, Yugoslavia.