Tarzan of Manisa (1994)
Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of Independence and honored with a medal. He returned to a ruined and destroyed Manisa in 1923. Bedevi started working at the Municipality as a fireman and a gardener. He became the pioneer and symbol of planting activities. Because of the soft climate of the area, he first wore a vest and trousers and then he started wandering about in the town in his shorts. The people of Manisa saw his resemblance to Tarzan because of his clothes, and always cherished him with love. Tarzan of Manisa lived in the mount Spilylus, ignoring all his individual needs but working for a greener environment. He died on 31st May, 1963. However, he has never been forgotten by the locals; on the contrary, he was immortalized for the things he did for Manisa and people followed his example.
Cast
- Talat Bulut - Ahmet Bedevi 'Manisa Tarzanı'
- Serap Sağlar - Hatice Öğretmen
- Ayton Sert - Topal Kadir
- Pınar Afşar - Deli Fadime
- Nihat Nikerel - Cemal
- Murat Ergür - Emin
- Kutay Köktürk - Binbaşı
- Ahmet Açan - Hasan Usta
- Özlem Savaş - Hafifmeşrep Kadın
- Gül Erda - Esma
Screenplay
Keywords
environmentalism, enviromental
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tarzan of Manisa about?
- Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of Independence and honored with a medal. He returned to a ruined and destroyed Manisa in 1923. Bedevi started working at the Municipality as a fireman and a gardener. He became the pioneer and symbol of planting activities. Because of the soft climate of the area, he first wore a vest and trousers and then he started wandering about in the town in his shorts. The people of Manisa saw his resemblance to Tarzan because of his clothes, and always cherished him with love. Tarzan of Manisa lived in the mount Spilylus, ignoring all his individual needs but working for a greener environment. He died on 31st May, 1963. However, he has never been forgotten by the locals; on the contrary, he was immortalized for the things he did for Manisa and people followed his example.
- Who directed Tarzan of Manisa?
- Tarzan of Manisa was directed by Orhan Oğuz.
- Who stars in Tarzan of Manisa?
- Tarzan of Manisa stars Talat Bulut, Serap Sağlar, Ayton Sert, Pınar Afşar, Nihat Nikerel, Murat Ergür.
- How long is Tarzan of Manisa?
- Tarzan of Manisa has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Tarzan of Manisa?
- Tarzan of Manisa is a Drama film.