The Broken Landlord (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1985, The Broken Landlord is a comedy and drama film directed by Nesli Çölgeçen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The landowner (Agha) of the Haraptar village marries off his old father with the young and beautiful Kiraz. But on the nuptial night, his father dies and everthing starts to go bad for the Agha. Due to the long drought and provocations of Kekec Salman (big brother of Kiraz), the peasants steal the crops and run away to Istanbul. Without the peasants and crops, Agha is also forced to sell the village and move to Istanbul. But he cannot keep up with the big city life and consumes all his money and belongings. Agha's wife and relatives leave him during this downfall.
Who’s in it. The Broken Landlord stars Şener Şen as Ağa, Erdal Özyağcılar as Kekec Salman, Füsun Demirel as Zana and Atilla Yiğit as Hirpit Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Broken Landlord 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 The Broken Landlord page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken Landlord tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken Landlord (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Broken Landlord change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Broken Landlord worth watching?
- The Broken Landlord holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Broken Landlord?
- The Broken Landlord stars Şener Şen, Erdal Özyağcılar, Füsun Demirel, Atilla Yiğit and Can Kolukısa.
- When was The Broken Landlord released?
- The Broken Landlord was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.