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Süreyya Duru

Süreyya Duru

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Biography

Süreyya Duru (9 August 1930 - 21 February 1988), Turkish film director and producer. Duru, who graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law after Galatasaray High School, is the son of producer Naci Duru. Süreyya Duru started working as a production supervisor at her father's company, Duru Film. He worked in the films of directors including Orhon Murat Arıburnu, Lütfi Ömer Akad and Atıf Yılmaz. In 1957, he founded the company Murat Film, named after his son. In 1961, he sat in the director's chair for the first time in the movie titled Aşk is Other in Istanbul. He directed Malkoçoğlu, which was adapted from a cartoon series of the same name in 1966. Malkoçoğlu was highly appreciated by the audience and sequels were also made. He died on February 21, 1988, at the age of 57, as a result of a heart attack during the shooting of the movie Ada, starring Rutkay Aziz and Türkan Şoray. His body was buried in Istanbul Feriköy Cemetery.

Known For

Malkoçoğlu: Kurt Bey
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The story revolves around Kurt Bey's journey to defend the Ottoman Empire and rescue his brother. Malkoçoğlu Ali Bey is killed in battle. He leaves the plans for the location of Don Castillani's treasure, divided into two necklaces, to his twin sons, Doğan Bey and Kurt Bey. However, Prince Murat, who opposes the sultan, and his man Mahmut Bey, join forces with Duke D'Alvarez and kidnap Doğan Bey. Doğan Bey, who was kidnapped at a young age, grows up unaware of his father, as the son of D'Alvarez. Kurt Bey, upon reaching adulthood, goes to fight against the Black Knight, who is oppressing Prince Murat and the villagers in the Balkans, under the orders of Sultan Süleyman Han. During this time, he will both encounter his brother and infiltrate the ranks of his enemies.

Malkoçoğlu: Kurt Bey

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