Leyla ile Mecnun (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1983, Leyla ile Mecnun is a romance film directed by Halit Refiğ.
What it’s about. A fortune-teller reveals the Sultan that his daughter will get married to somebody poor, born on the same day with her. So, the Sultan gets all the baby boys born on the same day are killed and only Kadir is saved. Kadir and Leyla grow up together. Leyla wants to marry him but the Sultan refuses this idea. He orders Kadir to be killed, yet Kadir survives fatally wounded. Leyla finds Kadir's place where he is kept as a prisoner. As they escape they get caught. Leyla dies and Kadir who has lost her loved one goes to the desert with the image of Leyla alive in his heart.
Who’s in it. Leyla ile Mecnun stars Orhan Gencebay as Mecnun, Gülşen Bubikoğlu as Leyla, Giray Alpan and Oktar Durukan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Leyla ile Mecnun 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 Leyla ile Mecnun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leyla ile Mecnun tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leyla ile Mecnun (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leyla ile Mecnun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leyla ile Mecnun worth watching?
- Leyla ile Mecnun holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leyla ile Mecnun?
- Leyla ile Mecnun stars Orhan Gencebay, Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Giray Alpan, Oktar Durukan and İhsan Gedik.
- When was Leyla ile Mecnun released?
- Leyla ile Mecnun was released in 1983.