The Poor (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, The Poor is a drama film directed by Atıf Yılmaz, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. The Poor Ones tells the semi-melodramatic story of three poor friends who met in prison where have been sent to on various offenses. These three friends do not want to get out when they are released. What are Abuzer, Haci and Arap going to do when they will be out? They have no one, no jobs... Apart from Haci and Arap, everything will be the same for Abuzer, who doesn't know where to go. He will still be alone, starving on the streets of the big city.
Who’s in it. The Poor stars Yılmaz Güney as Abuzer, Güven Şengil as Arap, Hakkı Kıvanç and Yaşar Şener, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Poor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poor (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Poor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Poor worth watching?
- The Poor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poor?
- The Poor stars Yılmaz Güney, Güven Şengil, Hakkı Kıvanç, Yaşar Şener and Orçun Sonat.
- When was The Poor released?
- The Poor was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.