The Herd
Originally released in 1979. The Herd is a drama film. directed by Zeki Ökten.
Starring Tarık Akan, Melike Demirağ, and Tuncel Kurtiz
Synopsis
Because of a local blood feud, a peasant family decides to sell its sheep - a most precious commodity - in far away Ankara. During their long train ride, bribes must be paid to petty officials, sheep are stolen or die in the packed, airless wagons, and the sick wife of one of the family's sons becomes deathly ill.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (41 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Güney Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Herd about?
Because of a local blood feud, a peasant family decides to sell its sheep - a most precious commodity - in far away Ankara. During their long train ride, bribes must be paid to petty officials, she...
Who directed The Herd?
The Herd was directed by Zeki Ökten.
How long is The Herd?
The Herd has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Herd released?
The Herd was released on February 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Herd?
The main cast of The Herd includes Tarık Akan, Melike Demirağ, Tuncel Kurtiz, Levent İnanır, Yaman Okay.