Mahkum (1972)
It tells the story of a father and son who reunite after many years. Kemal lives a happy life with his family. When Kemal's wife Zeynep falls ill with a terminal disease, the family's life is turned upside down. A large amount of money is needed for treatment. Kemal accepts the offer of Lamia, who is in love with him, and divorces Zeynep. This allows him to secure the necessary funds for treatment. However, his forced marriage to Lamia leads him into alcohol and gambling. He frequently ends up in prison due to the crimes he commits. He secretly sends the money he earns to his son for his education. However, years later, his path will cross with his son, who now hates him.
Cast
- Cüneyt Arkın - Kemal Erkan
- Hale Soygazi - Zeynep
- Seyyal Taner - Lamia
- Kahraman Kıral - Küçük Metin
- Hikmet Taşdemir
- Toygar Belevi - Şeref Dayı
- Feridun Çölgeçen
- Nubar Terziyan
- Yeşim Tan - Güner/ Metin'in Nişanlısı
- Ekrem Gökkaya
Screenplay
Themes
Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
prison, alcoholism, domestic violence, courtroom
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mahkum about?
- It tells the story of a father and son who reunite after many years. Kemal lives a happy life with his family. When Kemal's wife Zeynep falls ill with a terminal disease, the family's life is turned upside down. A large amount of money is needed for treatment. Kemal accepts the offer of Lamia, who is in love with him, and divorces Zeynep. This allows him to secure the necessary funds for treatment. However, his forced marriage to Lamia leads him into alcohol and gambling. He frequently ends up in prison due to the crimes he commits. He secretly sends the money he earns to his son for his education. However, years later, his path will cross with his son, who now hates him.
- Who directed Mahkum?
- Mahkum was directed by Osman F. Seden.
- Who stars in Mahkum?
- Mahkum stars Cüneyt Arkın, Hale Soygazi, Seyyal Taner, Kahraman Kıral, Hikmet Taşdemir, Toygar Belevi.
- How long is Mahkum?
- Mahkum has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Mahkum?
- Mahkum is a Drama film.
- Where was Mahkum produced?
- Mahkum was produced in Turkey.
- What are the themes of Mahkum?
- The themes of Mahkum include: Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama.