The Guard
Bekçi
Synopsis
In this film that wavers unsteadily between a comedy and a tragedy, Murtaza (Mujdat Gezen) is a deluded security guard whose fanatical reverence for "duty" verges on the psychotic. He is incapable of seeing himself for what he is -- and as a consequence he is often the unwitting and unknowing brunt of jokes. His wife and daughters are painfully aware of his shortcomings, but they generally suffer in silence. One of the daughters ends up working in the factory to help the family out financially, and when Murtaza finds her sleeping on the job one night he hits her so hard she eventually dies from the blow. Though that is not the end of it, by any means.
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Müjdat Gezen
Murtaza
Güler Ökten
Murtaza'nın Karısı
Halil Ergün
Müdür
Macit Koper
Palavracı Tefo
Menderes Samancılar
1. işçi
İhsan Yüce
Azgın
Orhan Çağman
İbrahim Usta
Ferda Ferdağ
Akile Hala
Ajlan Aktuğ
Ferhat
Ülkü Ülker
Fatma
Nurettin Şen
3. işçi
Neslihan Acar
Cemile
Halil Ökten
Reha Bilgen
Ramazan
Selahattin Fırat
Nuh
Saim Yavuz
2. işçi
Damla Coşkunoğlu
Büyük kız
Refik Durbaş
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Özgentürk
- Screenplay & Story
- Işıl Özgentürk
- Original Score
- Sarper Özsan
- Original Title
- Bekçi
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Asya Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Özgentürk
Işıl Özgentürk, Orhan Kemal
Sarper Özsan
Ertunç Şenkay
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Özgentürk
Director
Ertunç Şenkay
Director of Photography
Işıl Özgentürk
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Guard.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guard about?
In this film that wavers unsteadily between a comedy and a tragedy, Murtaza (Mujdat Gezen) is a deluded security guard whose fanatical reverence for "duty" verges on the psychotic. He is incapable of seeing himself for what he is -- and as a consequence he is often the unwitting and unknowing brunt of jokes. His wife and daughters are painfully aware of his shortcomings, but they generally suffer in silence. One of the daughters ends up working in the factory to help the family out financially, and when Murtaza finds her sleeping on the job one night he hits her so hard she eventually dies from the blow. Though that is not the end of it, by any means.
Who directed The Guard?
The Guard was directed by Ali Özgentürk.
Who stars in The Guard?
The principal cast of The Guard includes Müjdat Gezen, Güler Ökten, Halil Ergün, Macit Koper, Menderes Samancılar.
When was The Guard released and how long is it?
The Guard was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guard was composed by Sarper Özsan.