Tosun Pasha (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1976, Tosun Pasha is a comedy film directed by Kartal Tibet, running about 90 minutes. “Green Valley is ours!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Late 19th century in Alexandria. Two traditionally rival Turkish families, "Seferoglu"s and "Tellioglu"s are competing for the "Green Valley". The winner will be determined by Daver Bey, who has a beautiful young daughter, Leyla. Both families try to arrange a marriage between a man from their family and Leyla, so that Daver Bey will be inclined to give the green valley to his "relatives". Tellioglus, who are behind in the race, desperately find a final solution: They will fake their idiotic butler, Saban, as the highest ranked Ottoman soldier in Egypt: Tosun Pasha.
Who’s in it. Tosun Pasha stars Kemal Sunal as Şaban/Sahte Tosun Paşa, Şener Şen as Tellioğlu Lütfü, Müjde Ar as Leyla and Adile Naşit as Tellioğlu Adile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Tosun Pasha sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $698.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tosun Pasha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tosun Pasha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tosun Pasha (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tosun Pasha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tosun Pasha worth watching?
- Tosun Pasha holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tosun Pasha?
- Tosun Pasha stars Kemal Sunal, Şener Şen, Müjde Ar, Adile Naşit and Ayşen Gruda.
- When was Tosun Pasha released?
- Tosun Pasha was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.