Zalim
Synopsis
The film tells the story of conjoined twin brothers who want to avenge their father. The Byzantine governor makes a deal with the Russian tsar to avoid paying taxes to the Turks. Led by Zalim, the Russians attack the city of Amuryon. While the Russians are attacking the city, a Turkish warrior named Kafkaslı Mahmut has two sons. Although the Russians kill Mahmut, the twins are saved. Mahmut's servant Ömer sends one of the children, Cafer, to Samarkand to be under the protection of Uluğ Bey. He takes Cafer's brother, Ali, under his wing. When Cafer and Ali reach adulthood, they will take action to avenge their father's death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zeki Tezcan
- Screenplay & Story
- Melahat Gürses
- Original Score
- İskender Doğan
- Original Title
- Zalim
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Tanrıdağ Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zeki Tezcan
Melahat Gürses
İskender Doğan
Yilmaz Ceylan
Yıldırım Karaaslan
Melahat Gürses
Department Leadership Roster
Yıldırım Karaaslan
Editor
Melahat Gürses
Screenplay
Yilmaz Ceylan
Director of Photography
Zeki Tezcan
Director
Melahat Gürses
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zalim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zalim about?
The film tells the story of conjoined twin brothers who want to avenge their father. The Byzantine governor makes a deal with the Russian tsar to avoid paying taxes to the Turks. Led by Zalim, the Russians attack the city of Amuryon. While the Russians are attacking the city, a Turkish warrior named Kafkaslı Mahmut has two sons. Although the Russians kill Mahmut, the twins are saved. Mahmut's servant Ömer sends one of the children, Cafer, to Samarkand to be under the protection of Uluğ Bey. He takes Cafer's brother, Ali, under his wing. When Cafer and Ali reach adulthood, they will take action to avenge their father's death.
Who directed Zalim?
Zalim was directed by Zeki Tezcan.
Who stars in Zalim?
The principal cast of Zalim includes Fikret Hakan, Tijen Par, Sadri Alışık, Ayşin Simer, Sami Ayanoğlu.
When was Zalim released and how long is it?
Zalim was released in 1970 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Zalim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zalim was composed by İskender Doğan.