The Invisible Man in Istanbul

The Invisible Man in Istanbul

1955 · 91 min · ★ 7.5 · Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror

H.G. Well’s popular creation gets a Turkish reworking in this fascinating account about a scientist who becomes the invisible man to track down his wife’s killer. Written by Vasillis ‘Bill’ Barounis

Directed by Lütfi Akad · Written by Osman F. Seden

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