Friend
Originally released in 1974. Friend is a drama film. directed by Yılmaz Güney.
Starring Yılmaz Güney, Semra Özdamar, and Ahu Tuğbay
Synopsis
After betraying his social class, denying his peasant roots and fleeing his native village, Ahmed has become a successful businessman and has found a place in the sun among the bourgeoisie. Azem, his childhood friend, has followed a quite different way. refusing the rat race, he has remained close to people of humble origin. Politically committed, he aspires to be useful to his country and more particularly to the forsaken rural world. The two former friends meet again. Due to the influence of Azem, Ahmed gradually becomes aware that his life is a failure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (16 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Güney Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friend about?
After betraying his social class, denying his peasant roots and fleeing his native village, Ahmed has become a successful businessman and has found a place in the sun among the bourgeoisie. Azem, h...
Who directed Friend?
Friend was directed by Yılmaz Güney.
How long is Friend?
Friend has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Friend released?
Friend was released on October 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Friend?
The main cast of Friend includes Yılmaz Güney, Semra Özdamar, Ahu Tuğbay, Kerim Afşar, Civan Canova.