The Enemy
Düşman
Synopsis
Ismail (Aytac Arman) is the educated Turk who travels to Asia from Istanbul to escape crushing unemployment in this somber social drama. With an ailing mother-in-law, a bitter wife, and a pretty young daughter to support, he takes a job as a dog killer. Ismail is saddened to see young women his daughter's age forced into prostitution. When he returns home to ask his father and brother for an advance on his inheritance, his wife leaves him. The enemy in question refers to unemployment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zeki Ökten
- Screenplay & Story
- Yılmaz Güney
- Original Title
- Düşman
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Güney Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zeki Ökten
Yılmaz Güney
Mevlüt Koçak, Zeki Ökten
Yılmaz Güney
Department Leadership Roster
Zeki Ökten
Director
Yılmaz Güney
Writer
Yılmaz Güney
Producer
Mevlüt Koçak
Editor
Zeki Ökten
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Enemy
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What is The Enemy about?
Ismail (Aytac Arman) is the educated Turk who travels to Asia from Istanbul to escape crushing unemployment in this somber social drama. With an ailing mother-in-law, a bitter wife, and a pretty young daughter to support, he takes a job as a dog killer. Ismail is saddened to see young women his daughter's age forced into prostitution. When he returns home to ask his father and brother for an advance on his inheritance, his wife leaves him. The enemy in question refers to unemployment.
Who directed The Enemy?
The Enemy was directed by Zeki Ökten.
Who stars in The Enemy?
The principal cast of The Enemy includes Aytaç Arman, Güngör Bayrak, Ahmet Açan, Lütfü Engin, Hüseyin Kutman.
When was The Enemy released and how long is it?
The Enemy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.