Blackout Night (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1990, Blackout Night is a notable film directed by Yusuf Kurçenli, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In this biographical drama, the Turkish writer Rifat Ilgaz (Tarik Akan) is forced to go into internal exile after World War Two, because the government suspects him of being a communist. Most of the movie follows him while he is on the lam, and during his reunion with his wife, who grows testy from the restrictions that hiding him impose on her. Eventually he turns himself in, and while in prison, suffers some torture. All the same, he endures with the flame of his spirit undiminished.
Who’s in it. Blackout Night stars Tarık Akan, Nurseli İdiz, Menderes Samancılar and Gökhan Mete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Blackout Night sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackout Night page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackout Night (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackout Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackout Night worth watching?
- Blackout Night holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackout Night?
- Blackout Night stars Tarık Akan, Nurseli İdiz, Menderes Samancılar, Gökhan Mete and Bülent Bilgiç.
- When was Blackout Night released?
- Blackout Night was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.