The Father
Director: Yılmaz Güney
"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.
Cast
Yılmaz Güney
Cemal
Müşerref Tezcan
Nil
Kuzey Vargın
Koray
Aytaç Arman
Ali
Mehmet Büyükgüngör
Convict
Faik Coşkun
Father Faik
Oktay Demiris
Salih Demiris
Süheyl Eğriboz
Muammer Gözalan
Lawyer Remzi
Mehmet Ali Güngör
Nedret Güvenç
In brief
The Father (1971) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 11 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 36min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Father online?
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How long is The Father?
The Father runs 96 minutes (1h 36min).
What rating does The Father have?
The Father has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 11 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Father from?
The Father was released in 1971.
