Talihli Amele (1980)
Overview
A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.
Cast
İlyas Salman
Mehmet Ali
Hümeyra
Metin Serezli
Zerrin Doğan
Aliye Uzunatağan
İsmet Ay
Mustafa Alabora
Erdal Özyağcılar
Kâmran Yüce
Gökhan Mete
Salih Kalyon
Ulvi Alacakaptan
Hüseyin Kutman
Yalçın Avşar
Feyzi Tuna
Muhteşem Durukan
Mümtaz Ener
Tevfik Şen
Mesut Sürmeli
Niyazi Gökdere
