Engin Çağlar

Acting

Engin Çağlar

Born August 28, 1940 · İstanbul, Türkiye

Died November 1, 2025 · aged 85

Engin Çağlar (28 August 1940 – 1 November 2025), was a Turkish film actor. His mother was born in Skopje. His father came from a family that had migrated to Istanbul from a small town on the coast of the Sea of Azov. His father owned a factory that manufactured industrial materials. He attended Robert College for secondary school. In 1958, he played football for a short time at Galatasaray. He st…

Known For

Beyaz KelebeklerBeyaz Kelebekler · 1971
Beyaz Kelebekler
★ 7.01971
MovieDramaComedy
Hippi PerihanHippi Perihan · 1970
Hippi Perihan
★ 10.01970
MovieDrama
The story of Turkish hippie queen Perihan.
Sensiz OlamamSensiz Olamam · 1984
Sensiz Olamam
1984
MovieRomance
Almanya'da Bir Türk KızıAlmanya'da Bir Türk Kızı · 1974
Almanya'da Bir Türk Kızı
★ 1.01974
MovieRomance
Zeynep cannot even receive letters from her husband Murat in Germany. She waits longingly for him to return. When Murat returns to the village, he is accompanied by his German girlfriend Gertha. Shortly thereafter, Murat returns to Germany with his friends. He sends a letter stating his intention to divorce Zeynep. However, Zeynep is carrying Murat's child. She decides to go to Munich to tell Murat the truth. But in Germany, an unexpected life awaits her.
The Jail BrideThe Jail Bride · 1968
The Jail Bride
★ 8.51968
MovieComedyDrama
Murat has to marry someone if he is to collect his inheritance. So his lawyer decides to marry him to an inmate on death row. Naciye, who is sentenced to death, accepts the marriage proposal. They perform the wedding ceremony at the prison. But things don’t go as planned.
Dağdan İnmeDağdan İnme · 1973
Dağdan İnme
★ 7.51973
Movie
The love of a poor girl living in a mountain house in the Taurus Mountains and a city man.
Yaşamak Ne Güzel ŞeyYaşamak Ne Güzel Şey · 1969
Yaşamak Ne Güzel Şey
★ 7.51969
MovieComedyFamily
The film tells the story of a man who is abandoned by his wife and tries to win her forgiveness. The famous actor Şükrü's fondness for women causes his wife to leave him. Şükrü falls into a deep loneliness in his wife's absence. Over time, he begins to lose his fame. In a moment of despair, he meets his friend Rıfkı. Rıfkı offers to organize an Anatolian tour for Şükrü. They quickly assemble a team and set off on the tour. This tour will be an opportunity for Şükrü to win back his wife and his fame.
LongingLonging · 1974
Longing
★ 6.11974
MovieRomanceDrama
The soft spot in her heart for her composer remains unfilled of a star performer, after she's given a red handkerchief as a farewell. She must make her final decision despite a hearing loss risking her promising career.

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Talihsiz YavrumTalihsiz Yavrum · 1974
Talihsiz Yavrum
★ 1.01974
Movie
The story tells of the experiences of a mother who gives her child up for adoption. Reşat and Zeynep work at the mansion of Süheyla and Orhan. Orhan decides to divorce Süheyla because she cannot get pregnant. At the same time, Zeynep is pregnant and needs surgery to survive after giving birth. However, Zeynep and Reşat do not have the money for the surgery. Therefore, Reşat offers to give their unborn child up for adoption to Süheyla. Orhan says that since he will be away on a long business trip, the situation will not be discovered. Süheyla accepts the offer to save her marriage. Although Zeynep does not want to, she is forced to do so for her child's survival. She gives her son Doğan up for adoption after he is born. However, Zeynep cannot bear the longing for her son and will try to reunite with him.