Linç

Linç

1970 · 97 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

The film tells the story of a convict who fights against the injustice of prison management. Arap Kadir is new to prison. He earns prison leader Fethi’s trust in no time thanks to his honesty and audacity. But Arap Kadir is left with no protection when Fethi is exiled to another prison. Seeing this as an advantage, the management decide to bring Arap Kadir to his knees.

Directed by Bilge Olgaç · Written by Kerim Korcan

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