Red River, Black Sheep
Kızılırmak-Karakoyun
Synopsis
The daughter of the lord of the village and a poor herdsman cannot get married for traditional reasons, but the village elders find a way out of this dilemma: if the herdsman manages to make his thirsty sheep cross the river without drinking from the water then the marriage will be allowed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lütfi Akad
- Screenplay & Story
- Lütfi Akad
- Original Score
- Abdullah N. Baysu, Orhan Gencebay
- Original Title
- Kızılırmak-Karakoyun
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Dadaş Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lütfi Akad
Lütfi Akad, Nazım Hikmet Ran
Abdullah N. Baysu, Orhan Gencebay
Kadir Kesemen
Department Leadership Roster
Lütfi Akad
Director
Lütfi Akad
Screenplay
Kadir Kesemen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red River, Black Sheep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red River, Black Sheep about?
The daughter of the lord of the village and a poor herdsman cannot get married for traditional reasons, but the village elders find a way out of this dilemma: if the herdsman manages to make his thirsty sheep cross the river without drinking from the water then the marriage will be allowed.
Who directed Red River, Black Sheep?
Red River, Black Sheep was directed by Lütfi Akad.
Who stars in Red River, Black Sheep?
The principal cast of Red River, Black Sheep includes Yılmaz Güney, Nilüfer Koçyiğit, Kadir Savun, Derya Tanyeli, Tümer Özer.
When was Red River, Black Sheep released and how long is it?
Red River, Black Sheep was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Red River, Black Sheep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red River, Black Sheep was composed by Abdullah N. Baysu, Orhan Gencebay.