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    A Run for Money

    100'

    1999-12-17

    7.2

    Drama

    Overview:

    The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.

    DirectingReha ErdemWritingReha Erdem

    Cast

    1

    Selim

    Taner Birsel

    1

    Ayla

    Bennu Yıldırımlar

    1

    Nihal

    Zuhal Gencer

    1

    Ahmet

    Engin Alkan

    1

    Çirak

    Sermet Yeşil

    1

    Komşu (as Bülent Yarar)

    Bülent Emin Yarar

    1

    Cashier

    Ali Düşenkalkar

    1

    Antique dealer

    Ara Güler

    1

    I. Müşteri

    Meral Çetinkaya

    1

    4. Müşteri

    Cüneyt Türel

    1

    Mama

    Nurinisa Yıldırım

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Turkey
    • List of languages:
      1. Turkish
    • List of companies:
      1. Atlantik Film
    • Vote Count: 39
    • Popularity: 0.4669
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Kaç Para Kaç

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