Mankurt
Манкурт
Synopsis
The film is about a Turkmen who defends his homeland from invasion. He is captured, tortured, and brainwashed into serving his homeland's conquerors. He is so completely turned that he kills his mother when she attempts to rescue him from captivity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khodzha Kuli Narliyev
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariya Urmatova
- Original Score
- Redzhep Redzhepov
- Original Title
- Манкурт
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Turkmen
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Turkmenfilm, Народный комитет по кинематографии СНЛАД, Soyuzkinoservis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khodzha Kuli Narliyev
Mariya Urmatova
Redzhep Redzhepov
Nurtai Borbiyev
Department Leadership Roster
Khodzha Kuli Narliyev
Director
Mariya Urmatova
Writer
Nurtai Borbiyev
Director of Photography
Redzhep Redzhepov
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mankurt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mankurt about?
The film is about a Turkmen who defends his homeland from invasion. He is captured, tortured, and brainwashed into serving his homeland's conquerors. He is so completely turned that he kills his mother when she attempts to rescue him from captivity.
Who directed Mankurt?
Mankurt was directed by Khodzha Kuli Narliyev.
Who stars in Mankurt?
The principal cast of Mankurt includes Tarık Tarcan, Yılmaz Duru, Maysa Almazova, Khodzha Durdy Narliyev, Maya-Gozel Aimedova.
When was Mankurt released and how long is it?
Mankurt was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Mankurt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mankurt was composed by Redzhep Redzhepov.