Magtymguly
Махтумкули
Synopsis
The film is based on K. Kuliev's novel "Magtymguly". A story about a Turkmen spiritual leader, philosophical poet, Sufi and traveller who wrote under the pen name Pyragy (Feraghi) and is considered to be the most famous figure in Turkmen literary history. After graduating from the Khiva Madrasa, the poet Pyragy (Feraghi) Magtymguly returns to his native Turkmen aul. He teaches children, composes poems, loves a beautiful girl and is loved by her. But local bey Cherkez-khan does not like the poet's calls to unite Turkmens, and his soldiers burn the village. Khan appoints the captured Magtymguly his court poet but, having received a refusal, the tyrant orders to kill the poet. But the guard helps the poet to escape. Having returned to the burnt aul, Magtymguly begins to call on Turkmens to unite with Russia, because they could not deal with their troubles alone.
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Khommat Mullyk
Magtymguly
Muhammed Cherkezov
Mergen
Gyuldzhan Dovuletmuradova
Mangli
Iva Kakabayeva
Zubeyda
Ata Alovov
Ovez
N. Karliyev
Elbars
G. Kuliyeva
Akgyz
G. Toremuradova
Khadijah
Soyun Amangeldyev
Cherkez-khan
Gulluk Khodzhayev
Kadyr-Serdar
Klych Berdyev
Durdy-Shakhir
Murad Kurbanklychev
Khartyk
Durdy Saparov
Nazar-aga
Bayram Sadykov
Gulam-khan
Fuad Aliyev
Hasan-khan
Ata Dovletov
Dzhuma
Annam Kurbanov
Mullah Suleyman
Vladimir Bershanskiy
Stebelev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alty Karliyev
- Screenplay & Story
- Alty Karliyev, Khajyt Yakubov
- Original Score
- Nuri Khalmamedov
- Original Title
- Махтумкули
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Turkmen
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Turkmenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alty Karliyev
Alty Karliyev, Khajyt Yakubov
Nuri Khalmamedov
Department Leadership Roster
Alty Karliyev
Writer
Khajyt Yakubov
Writer
Alty Karliyev
Director
Vladimir Artykov
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Magtymguly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magtymguly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magtymguly about?
The film is based on K. Kuliev's novel "Magtymguly". A story about a Turkmen spiritual leader, philosophical poet, Sufi and traveller who wrote under the pen name Pyragy (Feraghi) and is considered to be the most famous figure in Turkmen literary history. After graduating from the Khiva Madrasa, the poet Pyragy (Feraghi) Magtymguly returns to his native Turkmen aul. He teaches children, composes poems, loves a beautiful girl and is loved by her. But local bey Cherkez-khan does not like the poet's calls to unite Turkmens, and his soldiers burn the village. Khan appoints the captured Magtymguly his court poet but, having received a refusal, the tyrant orders to kill the poet. But the guard helps the poet to escape. Having returned to the burnt aul, Magtymguly begins to call on Turkmens to unite with Russia, because they could not deal with their troubles alone.
Who directed Magtymguly?
Magtymguly was directed by Alty Karliyev.
Who stars in Magtymguly?
The principal cast of Magtymguly includes Khommat Mullyk, Muhammed Cherkezov, Gyuldzhan Dovuletmuradova, Iva Kakabayeva, Ata Alovov.
When was Magtymguly released and how long is it?
Magtymguly was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Magtymguly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magtymguly was composed by Nuri Khalmamedov.