The Father(1971)
Baba
The Father Synopsis
"Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istanbul. A father is not able to earn enough money to feed his family. He is waiting to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son kills a man while drunk, the father is prepared to answer for the deed himself, provided that the landlord supports his wife and children. As there is little difference for the father between ten years in prison or ten years in a foreign country, he regards this to be the best solution.
The Father (1971) is a drama film directed by Yılmaz Güney, released on January 2, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın and Aytaç Arman. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Yılmaz Güney
- Writers:
- Yılmaz Güney, Bekir Yildiz
- Producers:
- İrfan Ünal
- Production:
- Güney Film, Irfan Ünal
- Status:
- Released
The Father Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yılmaz Güney
as Cemal
Müşerref Tezcan
as Nil
Kuzey Vargın
as Koray
Aytaç Arman
as Ali
Mehmet Büyükgüngör
as Convict
Faik Coşkun
as Father Faik
- Oktay Demiris
Oktay Demiris
- Salih Demiris
Salih Demiris
Süheyl Eğriboz
Muammer Gözalan
as Lawyer Remzi
Mehmet Ali Güngör
Nedret Güvenç
Key crew
Directed by Yılmaz Güney, written by Yılmaz Güney and Bekir Yildiz, produced by İrfan Ünal.
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The Father Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Father – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Father online?
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Who stars in The Father?
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The main cast of The Father (1971) includes Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın, Aytaç Arman and Mehmet Büyükgüngör. The film was directed by Yılmaz Güney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Father released?
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The Father was released on January 2, 1971 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Father worth watching?
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The Father (1971) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.