The Bride
Gelin
Synopsis
The struggles of a migrant Anatolian family to adapt to and survive in the very different conditions of urban Istanbul. A young woman moves with her husband and small child to her husband's family in Istanbul. Her son becomes ill and the doctor tells her that he will soon die if he doesn't get an operation. The family refuses to help her because they can't see anything wrong with the boy. What happens on a Eid morning becomes a breaking point for the family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lütfi Akad
- Screenplay & Story
- Lütfi Akad
- Original Score
- Yalçın Tura
- Original Title
- Gelin
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Erman Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lütfi Akad
Lütfi Akad
Yalçın Tura
Gani Turanlı
Hürrem Erman
Department Leadership Roster
Lütfi Akad
Director
Lütfi Akad
Writer
Gani Turanlı
Director of Photography
Hürrem Erman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bride about?
The struggles of a migrant Anatolian family to adapt to and survive in the very different conditions of urban Istanbul. A young woman moves with her husband and small child to her husband's family in Istanbul. Her son becomes ill and the doctor tells her that he will soon die if he doesn't get an operation. The family refuses to help her because they can't see anything wrong with the boy. What happens on a Eid morning becomes a breaking point for the family.
Who directed The Bride?
The Bride was directed by Lütfi Akad.
Who stars in The Bride?
The principal cast of The Bride includes Hülya Koçyiğit, Kerem Yılmazer, Kahraman Kıral, Ali Şen, Aliye Rona.
When was The Bride released and how long is it?
The Bride was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bride was composed by Yalçın Tura.