
Atıf Kaptan
Acting
Biography
Atıf Kaptan (21 May 1908 – 22 April 1977) was a Turkish film and theater actor. He began his artistic career in 1928 with the play “Hamlet” at Dar-ül bedayi. That same year, he also took his first steps into cinema acting. He gained widespread acclaim for his role as “Yahya Kaptan” in the first Turkish sound film, “Bir Millet Uyanıyor” (A Nation Awakens). He founded a troupe called “Kaptan Tiyatrosu” (Captain's Theater) and toured throughout Anatolia. After leaving theater to focus on cinema, the artist starred in over 300 films.
Known For

Based on the story of Ezo the Bride, a beautiful young woman with black hair and rosy cheeks. She lived in a small village in southern Turkey. All the men who passed through the village fell in love with her and her family hoped she would find a good match. However, Ezo was not what you’d call ‘lucky in love’. Her first husband loved another woman. Darn. She was allowed to leave the marriage on grounds of maltreatment. Her second husband lived in Syria, and she missed her village.
Ezo Gelin

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Siyaset Meydanı

Halil is a man who is passionate about deer hunting.
Ala Geyik

Orhan, the son of Kemal Bey, the owner of the farm, rapes Zeynep, the daughter of Ali Kâhya. Zeynep, who had pinned her hopes on the promise of marriage, does not tell anyone about it. When Kemal Bey learns of the situation, he decides to marry the couple. However, he dies before his wish can be fulfilled. Orhan, who does not want to marry Zeynep, sells her to others. Unable to return to her village due to this situation, Zeynep begins working as a prostitute. When Ali Kâhya comes to Istanbul, the truth is revealed. Ali Kâhya takes Zeynep and returns to the village. However, the evil Orhan will inflict on the family does not end there.
Namus

One of the most important legendary love stories that has survived from history to the present day, the film adaptation of the story of Kerem and Aslı tells the passionate and touching love story of these two lovers. In this epic tale, Kerem and Aslı, who are caught up in the most tragic form of impossible love, are unable to be together due to various factors. The deadly physical and emotional pain they endure afterward is so intense that even death seems like a form of salvation. The famous folk tale of Kerem and Aslı is one of the rarely adapted sources in literature and cinema. The heart-wrenching film is highly valuable both in this sense and due to its realistic performances and intricate screenplay.
Kerem ile Aslı

Azmi has taken on the role of lawyer for a count named Dracula living in Romania. Dracula is a vampire descended from Vlad the Impaler and wants to buy many houses in Istanbul through Azmi. When Azmi learned that Dracula was actually a vampire, the count had already set off for Istanbul.
Dracula in Istanbul

Istanbul is under enemy occupation. A group of nationalists from Istanbul try to support the liberation movement in Anatolia. Kemal, who had previously lived in England for a while, is assigned to gather intelligence. Kemal replaces a British officer who has just been appointed to Istanbul. While spying, he falls in love with Elizabeth, the daughter of a British general he meets.
İngiliz Kemal

The story of a girl who committed suicide after receiving news of the death of her fiancé, a captain she was waiting to marry.
Bir Yaz Yağmuru

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Kader Çıkmazı

An adaptation of the American film “While I Was Gone“.
Aynı Yolun Yolcusu

Kerem and Ebru are a couple in love. However, their families' centuries-old feud is the biggest obstacle standing in their way. Ebru's family decides to marry her off to Bahri in order to make her forget Kerem. But Kerem and Ebru, who refuse to be separated no matter what, run away on their wedding day.
Acı Hayat

The film tells the story of Yavuz Sultan Selim, who went on a campaign to the East after ascending the throne. Grand Vizier Ali Pasha wants Prince Ahmet to succeed Sultan Bayezid II. Prince Selim, who objects to this situation, sets off for Istanbul. With the support of the Janissaries and those in the palace, he ascends the throne. He has the other princes who covet the throne killed and turns his attention to Shah Ismail, who is causing trouble in the east of the country. Selim sends his men ahead to gather information and begins preparations for his campaign against Iran.
Yavuz Sultan Selim Ağlıyor

Kemal loses his father in a murder when he is a child. He is raised by his mother and uncle. One evening, he rescues Selma from an attack by Ömer. Ömer is the business partner of Selma's father, Hakkı. Selma and Kemal fall in love and want to marry. However, Kemal's mother and his cousin Ali oppose this. There is a truth that Kemal does not know but they do. Kemal must both win his love and avenge his father's death. However, as he learns the truth, achieving his goal becomes increasingly difficult.
Bahriyeli Kemal

A genetic narrator who lovingly loves his friend's wife tells the story.
Suçlu

The film is about the life story of Fatma, a poor girl who lost her family in an accident, when she comes to Istanbul. Fatma comes to Istanbul from Tehran after the death of her family. His goal is to find his uncle here and inherit his father's inheritance from him. Although Fatma finds her uncle, she cannot inherit her father and is forced to work as a maid in this house. His uncle's son Ali and Fatma fall in love with each other and decide to get married. Ali's family sends him to their factory in Iran to prevent this marriage. He also kicks Fatma out of the house.
The Beautiful Chauffeur

Turkish western centered around a variation of the Tomas Milian character "Cuchillo" from the Spaghetti Western classics THE BIG GUNDOWN and RUN MAN RUN.
Mountain Wolf

The film tells the story of a convict who fights against the injustice of prison management. Arap Kadir is new to prison. He earns prison leader Fethi’s trust in no time thanks to his honesty and audacity. But Arap Kadir is left with no protection when Fethi is exiled to another prison. Seeing this as an advantage, the management decide to bring Arap Kadir to his knees.
Linç

Erol is a successful cop, who lives with his sister Yasemin. Wang, the most troublesome gang leader of Hong Kong comes to Istanbul. The Security Department of Istanbul, appoint Erol to catch Wang. The Hong Kong Security Department sends their spy Wang Ti to Istanbul. Wang threatens a Chinese girl called Helen. With Helen's help, Erol starts a fight with Wang, nobody knows how it will end.
Ninja Killer

During the final years of the Ottoman Empire, occupying forces raided villages and oppressed the people. Nationalist fighters Süleyman Ağa and his friends organized themselves and planned to launch a resistance against the enemy. They wanted Mehmet, Süleyman Ağa's son in Istanbul, to lead the organization. For this reason, Mehmet returned to his homeland years later. However, Mehmet would not act according to the plans made by the nationalist fighters.
Dağlar Bulutlu Efem

Kara Murat goes to Byzantium with two soldiers named Ömer and Cafer. Emperor Constantine will make Prince Orhan the Ottoman ruler after Sultan Murat II dies. Actually, it is Prince Mehmet II's turn. If Orhan becomes the ruler, Prince Mehmet must be killed because he is a friend of Byzantium.