The Road(1982)
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The story of three families' search for freedom.
The Road Synopsis
When five Kurdish prisoners are granted one week's home leave, they find to their dismay that they face continued oppression outside of prison from their families, the culture, and the government.
The Road (1982) is a drama and romance film directed by Yılmaz Güney, released on September 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Tarık Akan, Şerif Sezer, Halil Ergün and Meral Orhonsay. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Yılmaz Güney
- Writers:
- Yılmaz Güney
- Producers:
- Donat Keusch, Edi Hubschmid, K.L. Puldi
- Cinematographer:
- Erdoğan Engin
- Production:
- Cactus Films, Güney Film, Antenne 2, SRF
- Status:
- Released
The Road (1982) Trailer
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The Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tarık Akan
as Seyit Ali
Şerif Sezer
as Zînê
Halil Ergün
as Mehmet Salih
Meral Orhonsay
as Emine
Necmettin Çobanoğlu
as Ömer
Hikmet Çelik
as Mevlüt
Tuncay Akça
as Yusuf
Sevda Aktolga
as Meral
- Güven Şengil
Güven Şengil
as Süleyman
Hale Akınlı
as Seyran
Turgut Savaş
as Zafer
Hikmet Taşdemir
as Sevket
Key crew
Directed by Yılmaz Güney, written by Yılmaz Güney, produced by Donat Keusch, Edi Hubschmid and K.L. Puldi.
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The Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 135 ratings.
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The Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Road online?
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The Road (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Blockbuster and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Road?
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The main cast of The Road (1982) includes Tarık Akan, Şerif Sezer, Halil Ergün, Meral Orhonsay and Necmettin Çobanoğlu. 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 Road released?
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The Road was released on September 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Road worth watching?
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The Road (1982) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Road?
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Yes. The official The Road trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.