Overview

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.

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Cast

İlyas Salman

Mehmet Ali

Hümeyra

Metin Serezli

Zerrin Doğan

Aliye Uzunatağan

İsmet Ay

Mustafa Alabora

Erdal Özyağcılar

Kâmran Yüce

Gökhan Mete

Salih Kalyon

Ulvi Alacakaptan