Oktay Sözbir

Acting

Oktay Sözbir

Born January 1, 1943 · Istanbul, Turkey

Died July 4, 2006 · aged 63

No biography available.

Known For

DuruşmaDuruşma · 1999
Duruşma
5.81999
MovieComedy
The story revolves around the beautiful Nazan, the neighbor's daughter, who manages to remain a virgin despite marrying two of the neighborhood's handsome men, Selami and Cavit; the fierce competition between Selami and Cavit for Nazan; the schemes orchestrated by Nazan's mother, Necla; and the neighbors' curious observation of these intriguing developments, their astonishment, and their simple reactions. Nazan's mother Necla's schemes; the neighbors' curious observation of these intriguing developments, their astonishment, and the sudden media attention their simple lives receive, all told in a humorous tone.
Walking After MidnightWalking After Midnight · 1992
Walking After Midnight
4.31992
MovieDrama
Newly divorced Nilgün, a doctor from Istanbul, is sent to a remote small town to practice; where she meets up with long lost friend Havva while treating local prostitutes.
ÇarkÇark · 1987
Çark
1987
MovieDrama
The injustice that people suffer in the workplace and the weight of working conditions cause them to act.
The WindmillThe Windmill · 1986
The Windmill
7.11986
MovieComedyHistory
In the last years of the Ottoman Empire, a poor little Anatolian town named Saripinar is hit by a minor earthquake which has neither destroyed nor left it with many casualties. However, a telegraph sent to the central government exaggerates the situation and mentions that the governor of the town has been severely wounded, making the event a nationwide matter.
After the FallAfter the Fall · 1999
After the Fall
5.31999
MovieDrama
In the early days of the September 12 military coup, five-year-old Metin waits for his mother, singing to himself as he looks out the window. But his mother, Ayten, has been arrested and sent to prison. Since the child is alone at home, they take him to his mother in her cell, but despite all her jokes and games, Metin is aware of what is happening. The next day, Metin's grandfather Hüseyin Efe, who lives on Bozcaada, comes to take him, and Metin's days of freedom on the island begin. His friends exclude him because of the "communist" label his mother has been given. Yet Metin cannot even properly say the word "communist." Metin, affected by the exclusion, has another concern: his father’s photo is also on the “Wanted” posters hanging all over the island.
İsa, Musa, Meryemİsa, Musa, Meryem · 1989
İsa, Musa, Meryem
1989
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of two brothers who fall in love with the same woman. Isa grows up with his stepbrother Musa. Musa is in love with a woman named Maryam from the village and wants to marry her. However, he is forced to flee the village and go into hiding because of a crime he has committed. During that time, Isa marries Maryam. Years later, Musa returns. Isa, Musa, and Maryam will confront each other on a journey they embark on together.
Sade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e KarşıSade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e Karşı · 1984
Sade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e Karşı
1984
MovieMusic
During World War II, Şvayk, a seemingly ordinary, hapless dog-seller, finds himself entangled with the Nazi regime.
Certainly One DayCertainly One Day · 1975
Certainly One Day
10.01975
MovieDrama
Based on Yılmaz Güney's script and filmed in semi-documentary style, the movie provides a fresh perspective on the history of labor issues in 1970s.

Movies

DuruşmaDuruşma · 1999
Duruşma
5.81999
MovieComedy
The story revolves around the beautiful Nazan, the neighbor's daughter, who manages to remain a virgin despite marrying two of the neighborhood's handsome men, Selami and Cavit; the fierce competition between Selami and Cavit for Nazan; the schemes orchestrated by Nazan's mother, Necla; and the neighbors' curious observation of these intriguing developments, their astonishment, and their simple reactions. Nazan's mother Necla's schemes; the neighbors' curious observation of these intriguing developments, their astonishment, and the sudden media attention their simple lives receive, all told in a humorous tone.
Walking After MidnightWalking After Midnight · 1992
Walking After Midnight
4.31992
MovieDrama
Newly divorced Nilgün, a doctor from Istanbul, is sent to a remote small town to practice; where she meets up with long lost friend Havva while treating local prostitutes.
ÇarkÇark · 1987
Çark
1987
MovieDrama
The injustice that people suffer in the workplace and the weight of working conditions cause them to act.
The WindmillThe Windmill · 1986
The Windmill
7.11986
MovieComedyHistory
In the last years of the Ottoman Empire, a poor little Anatolian town named Saripinar is hit by a minor earthquake which has neither destroyed nor left it with many casualties. However, a telegraph sent to the central government exaggerates the situation and mentions that the governor of the town has been severely wounded, making the event a nationwide matter.
After the FallAfter the Fall · 1999
After the Fall
5.31999
MovieDrama
In the early days of the September 12 military coup, five-year-old Metin waits for his mother, singing to himself as he looks out the window. But his mother, Ayten, has been arrested and sent to prison. Since the child is alone at home, they take him to his mother in her cell, but despite all her jokes and games, Metin is aware of what is happening. The next day, Metin's grandfather Hüseyin Efe, who lives on Bozcaada, comes to take him, and Metin's days of freedom on the island begin. His friends exclude him because of the "communist" label his mother has been given. Yet Metin cannot even properly say the word "communist." Metin, affected by the exclusion, has another concern: his father’s photo is also on the “Wanted” posters hanging all over the island.
İsa, Musa, Meryemİsa, Musa, Meryem · 1989
İsa, Musa, Meryem
1989
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of two brothers who fall in love with the same woman. Isa grows up with his stepbrother Musa. Musa is in love with a woman named Maryam from the village and wants to marry her. However, he is forced to flee the village and go into hiding because of a crime he has committed. During that time, Isa marries Maryam. Years later, Musa returns. Isa, Musa, and Maryam will confront each other on a journey they embark on together.
Sade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e KarşıSade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e Karşı · 1984
Sade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e Karşı
1984
MovieMusic
During World War II, Şvayk, a seemingly ordinary, hapless dog-seller, finds himself entangled with the Nazi regime.
Certainly One DayCertainly One Day · 1975
Certainly One Day
10.01975
MovieDrama
Based on Yılmaz Güney's script and filmed in semi-documentary style, the movie provides a fresh perspective on the history of labor issues in 1970s.
How to Save AsiyeHow to Save Asiye · 1986
How to Save Asiye
6.41986
MovieComedyDrama
After receiving a letter from a woman named Asiye asking for help to save her, the President of the Associations Against Prostitution visits the brothel to save Asiye. However, she finds herself in a strange musical show.

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