Kanca
Synopsis
Major Şahin and Captain Hasan, who fought against the Greeks in Cyprus, are captured by enemy soldiers. After enduring prolonged torture, the two soldiers are handed over to Turkey under an agreement. However, having suffered severe trauma from the torture they endured, the two soldiers struggle to continue living. Meanwhile, Major Şahin's son is killed. Şahin, taking his comrade Hasan with him, sets out to track down his son's killers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melih Gülgen
- Screenplay & Story
- Melih Gülgen
- Original Score
- Cahit Berkay
- Original Title
- Kanca
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Gülgen Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melih Gülgen
Melih Gülgen
Cahit Berkay
Department Leadership Roster
Melih Gülgen
Director
Melih Gülgen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kanca about?
Major Şahin and Captain Hasan, who fought against the Greeks in Cyprus, are captured by enemy soldiers. After enduring prolonged torture, the two soldiers are handed over to Turkey under an agreement. However, having suffered severe trauma from the torture they endured, the two soldiers struggle to continue living. Meanwhile, Major Şahin's son is killed. Şahin, taking his comrade Hasan with him, sets out to track down his son's killers.
Who directed Kanca?
Kanca was directed by Melih Gülgen.
Who stars in Kanca?
The principal cast of Kanca includes Cüneyt Arkın, Aytekin Akkaya, Burak Gülgen, Aydın Haberdar, Kadir Kök.
When was Kanca released and how long is it?
Kanca was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Kanca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kanca was composed by Cahit Berkay.