A Run for Money (1999)
The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.
Cast
- Taner Birsel - Selim
- Bennu Yıldırımlar - Ayla
- Zuhal Gencer - Nihal
- Engin Alkan - Ahmet
- Sermet Yeşil - Çirak
- Bülent Emin Yarar - Komşu (as Bülent Yarar)
- Ali Düşenkalkar - Cashier
- Ara Güler - Antique dealer
- Meral Çetinkaya - I. Müşteri
- Cüneyt Türel - 4. Müşteri
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Run for Money about?
- The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.
- Who directed A Run for Money?
- A Run for Money was directed by Reha Erdem.
- Who stars in A Run for Money?
- A Run for Money stars Taner Birsel, Bennu Yıldırımlar, Zuhal Gencer, Engin Alkan, Sermet Yeşil, Bülent Emin Yarar.
- How long is A Run for Money?
- A Run for Money has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is A Run for Money?
- A Run for Money is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for A Run for Money?
- A Run for Money has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was A Run for Money produced?
- A Run for Money was produced in Turkey.