The Broken Disk

The Broken Disk

1959 · 102 min · ★ 8.5 · Music, Drama, Romance

In this film, the famous singer/composer Zeki Müren plays himself. His flamboyant and luxurious life takes a tragic turn when he is poisoned, loses his voice and then gets framed for the killing that he doesn't actually carry out.

Directed by Osman F. Seden · Written by Bülent Oran

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