The Bandit (1996)
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.
Cast
- Şener Şen - Baran
- Uğur Yücel - Cumali
- Sermin Hürmeriç - Keje
- Yeşim Salkım - Emel
- Kamran Usluer - Mahmut Şahoğlu/Berfo
- Kayhan Yıldızoğlu - Artist Kemal
- Necdet Mahfi Ayral - Andrey Mişkin
- Güven Hokna - Sevim Abla
- Özkan Uğur - Sedat
- Ülkü Duru - Emel'in Annesi
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Bandit?
- The Bandit was directed by Yavuz Turgul.
- Who stars in The Bandit?
- The Bandit stars Şener Şen, Uğur Yücel, Sermin Hürmeriç, Yeşim Salkım, Kamran Usluer, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu.
- How long is The Bandit?
- The Bandit has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The Bandit?
- The Bandit is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Bandit?
- The Bandit has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was The Bandit produced?
- The Bandit was produced in Turkey.