Flying Saucers Over Istanbul
Uçan Daireler İstanbul'da
“Cardboard robots and belly dancers... what more could you want.”
Synopsis
Turkish sci-fi comedy from 1955. It’s recommended for fans of old Turkish movies and psychotronic cult films. It has a quite different feel than the more familiar superhero films from the country like Kilink Istanbulda, etc. It more closely resembles something like Abbot and Costello On Mars, with the addition of belly dancing. There are leotard-clad female aliens, a Plan 9-style spaceship, a Marilyn Monroe imitator. and a robot made out of a cardboard box. The leader of the female aliens tries her hand at interpretive dance. The plot, or what I can discern of it, involves a club founded by older unattractive wealthy women. The club uses sexy belly dancing to lure men in, then the womenfolk attempt to have their way with them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orhan Erçin
- Screenplay & Story
- Orhan Erçin
- Original Score
- Metin Bükey
- Original Title
- Uçan Daireler İstanbul'da
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Birsel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orhan Erçin
Orhan Erçin
Metin Bükey
Özdemir Birsel
Department Leadership Roster
Orhan Erçin
Director
Orhan Erçin
Writer
Özdemir Birsel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Saucers Over Istanbul
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What is Flying Saucers Over Istanbul about?
Turkish sci-fi comedy from 1955. It’s recommended for fans of old Turkish movies and psychotronic cult films. It has a quite different feel than the more familiar superhero films from the country like Kilink Istanbulda, etc. It more closely resembles something like Abbot and Costello On Mars, with the addition of belly dancing. There are leotard-clad female aliens, a Plan 9-style spaceship, a Marilyn Monroe imitator. and a robot made out of a cardboard box. The leader of the female aliens tries her hand at interpretive dance. The plot, or what I can discern of it, involves a club founded by older unattractive wealthy women. The club uses sexy belly dancing to lure men in, then the womenfolk attempt to have their way with them.
Who directed Flying Saucers Over Istanbul?
Flying Saucers Over Istanbul was directed by Orhan Erçin.
Who stars in Flying Saucers Over Istanbul?
The principal cast of Flying Saucers Over Istanbul includes Orhan Erçin, Özcan Tekgül, Zafer Önen, Özdemir Asaf, Halide Pişkin.
When was Flying Saucers Over Istanbul released and how long is it?
Flying Saucers Over Istanbul was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying Saucers Over Istanbul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying Saucers Over Istanbul was composed by Metin Bükey.