A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.
Cast
İlyas Salman
Mehmet Ali
Hümeyra
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Metin Serezli
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Zerrin Doğan
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Aliye Uzunatağan
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İsmet Ay
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Mustafa Alabora
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Erdal Özyağcılar
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Kâmran Yüce
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Gökhan Mete
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Salih Kalyon
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Ulvi Alacakaptan
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Hüseyin Kutman
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Yalçın Avşar
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Feyzi Tuna
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Muhteşem Durukan
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Mümtaz Ener
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Tevfik Şen
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Mesut Sürmeli
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Niyazi Gökdere
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Yusuf Çetin
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