Trickster (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1981, Trickster is a comedy film directed by Natuk Baytan, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. After his father's death, Rıfkı (Kemal Sunal) returns from Germany to his village to sell their goods. He is declared a Saint after several incidents. Rıfkı, prays for rain for half an hour and sends down rain. He prays and old single women get married, heals crippled people. Meanwhile, some mercenaries tell him to enter village elections for the Mayor. Another candidate offers bribe to Rıfkı for not entering elections. Rıfkı wins the elections, but in the end people realize his tricks.
Who’s in it. Trickster stars Kemal Sunal as Rıfkı, Ali Şen as Satılmış Ağa, Turgut Özatay as Armutlulu Hasan and Ülkü Özen as Nuriye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Trickster has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trickster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trickster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trickster (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trickster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trickster worth watching?
- Trickster holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trickster?
- Trickster stars Kemal Sunal, Ali Şen, Turgut Özatay, Ülkü Özen and Reha Yurdakul.
- When was Trickster released?
- Trickster was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.