The Herd(1978)
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The Herd Synopsis
Because of a local blood feud, a peasant family decides to sell its sheep - a most precious commodity - in far away Ankara. During their long train ride, bribes must be paid to petty officials, sheep are stolen or die in the packed, airless wagons, and the sick wife of one of the family's sons becomes deathly ill.
The Herd (1978) is a drama film directed by Zeki Ökten, released on September 27, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Tarık Akan, Melike Demirağ, Tuncel Kurtiz and Levent İnanır. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Zeki Ökten
- Writers:
- Yılmaz Güney
- Producers:
- Yılmaz Güney
- Production:
- Güney Film
- Status:
- Released
The Herd Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tarık Akan
as Şivan
Melike Demirağ
as Berivan
Tuncel Kurtiz
as Hamo Ağa
Levent İnanır
as Sülo
Yaman Okay
as Abuzer
Erol Demiröz
as Neçirvan
Şener Kökkaya
as Çerçi
Savaş Yurttaş
as Sıddık
Meral Niron
Gülten Kaya
Güler Ökten
as Sıddık'ın eşi
- Fehmi Yasar
Fehmi Yasar
Key crew
Directed by Zeki Ökten, written by Yılmaz Güney, produced by Yılmaz Güney.
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The Herd Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Herd – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Herd online?
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The Herd (1978) is available to stream on TV+ and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Herd?
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The main cast of The Herd (1978) includes Tarık Akan, Melike Demirağ, Tuncel Kurtiz, Levent İnanır and Yaman Okay. The film was directed by Zeki Ökten. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Herd released?
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The Herd was released on September 27, 1978 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Herd worth watching?
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The Herd (1978) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.