Memed My Hawk (1984)
Memed My Hawk (1984)
In 1920s Turkey, a young peasant is smitten with a beautiful young girl, who has been promised in marriage to the fat, dullard cousin of the province's powerful and corrupt governor. When an assassination attempt is made against the official, the young man flees his village and joins up with a group of outlaws fighting against the wealthy and powerful landowners who control the lives of the locals and make life miserable for them. The outlaws' successes prompt the governor to call in the Turkish army to capture or kill them.

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Peter Ustinov Peter Ustinov As: Abdi Aga
Herbert Lom Herbert Lom As: Ali Safa Bey
Denis Quilley Denis Quilley As: Rejeb
Michael Elphick Michael Elphick As: Jabbar
Simon Dutton Simon Dutton As: Memed
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In 1920s Turkey, a young peasant is smitten with a beautiful young girl, who has been promised in marriage to the fat, dullard cousin of the province's powerful and corrupt governor. When an assassination attempt is made against the official, the young man flees his village and joins up with a group of outlaws fighting against the wealthy and powerful landowners who control the lives of the locals and make life miserable for them. The outlaws' successes prompt the governor to call in the Turkish army to capture or kill them.


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Genres: Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 10 May 1984

Country: GB, YU

Runtime: 110m

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Company: Jadran Film, Ustinov Productions

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Freddie Francis

Freddie Francis

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