The Father

1971 | 96 minutes | 7.2 ★ (8)

The Father
  • Overview

    "Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istambul. 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.

  • Release Date

    02 January 1971

  • DirectingYılmaz Güney
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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