Torment (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1973, Torment is a drama, family and romance film directed by Türkan Şoray, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. While Elif is pregnant, she receives a blow to her stomach, and the baby remains paralyzed because the baby's food cord is damaged. When she cannot heal her baby in the village, she comes to Istanbul and tries to get to know the city and the people in it.
Who’s in it. Torment stars Türkan Şoray as Elif, Selim Kaya as Murat, Nihat Ziyalan as Vedat and Suzan Avcı, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Torment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torment (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Torment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Torment worth watching?
- Torment holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Torment?
- Torment stars Türkan Şoray, Selim Kaya, Nihat Ziyalan, Suzan Avcı and Mümtaz Ener.
- When was Torment released?
- Torment was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.