Sultan Gelin (1973)
The beautiful Sultan is married to Osman, the son of a wealthy farmer who offers the highest dowry. Osman, who has been discharged from the army due to advanced heart disease, is unable to fulfill his duties as Sultan's husband. The young girl endures all the hardships life throws at her with patience and tries to continue living. However, fearing that the dowry money will go to waste, the family resorts to one of the most cruel customs after losing their son, forcing Sultan to stay in the house. They marry her off to their son, who is barely able to walk. A regional drama story from Anatolia...
Director: Halit Refiğ
Release Date: January 1, 1973
Cast
- Türkan Şoray - Sultan
- Ali Ozoguz - Kazım
- Renan Fosforoğlu - Sultan's Father
- Müşerref Çapın Fosforoğlu - Sultan's Mother
- Handan Adalı - Sultan's Mother-in-law
- Yüksel Gözen - Çolak Emin
- Sener Gezgen - Veli
- Cemil Paskap - Osman
- Selim Kaya - Küçük Veli
- Nermin Özses - Yenge
Screenplay
Music: Abdullah N. Baysu
Cinematography: Cahit Engin
Production: Saner Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Halit Refiğ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sultan Gelin about?
- The beautiful Sultan is married to Osman, the son of a wealthy farmer who offers the highest dowry. Osman, who has been discharged from the army due to advanced heart disease, is unable to fulfill his duties as Sultan's husband. The young girl endures all the hardships life throws at her with patience and tries to continue living. However, fearing that the dowry money will go to waste, the family resorts to one of the most cruel customs after losing their son, forcing Sultan to stay in the house. They marry her off to their son, who is barely able to walk. A regional drama story from Anatolia...
- Who directed Sultan Gelin?
- Sultan Gelin was directed by Halit Refiğ.
- Who stars in Sultan Gelin?
- Sultan Gelin stars Türkan Şoray, Ali Ozoguz, Renan Fosforoğlu, Müşerref Çapın Fosforoğlu, Handan Adalı, Yüksel Gözen.
- Where was Sultan Gelin produced?
- Sultan Gelin was produced in Turkey.