Bride of the Earth (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, Bride of the Earth is a drama and western film directed by Yılmaz Güney, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In this rural revenge drama, Güney plays Seyyit Han, a poor man in love with a woman from his Anatolian village who returns his affection. Seyyit Han postpones their marriage so that he can make his fortune elsewhere and return to the village to claim his "bride of the earth." During his prolonged absence, a rich landowner begins to woo the lonely woman, and her brother, intent upon making this propitious wedding happen, spreads the rumor that Seyyit Han has died.
Who’s in it. Bride of the Earth stars Yılmaz Güney as Seyyit, Nebahat Çehre as Keje, Hayati Hamzaoğlu as Haydar Bey and Nihat Ziyalan as Mürsit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bride of the Earth 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 Bride of the Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bride of the Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bride of the Earth (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bride of the Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bride of the Earth worth watching?
- Bride of the Earth holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bride of the Earth?
- Bride of the Earth stars Yılmaz Güney, Nebahat Çehre, Hayati Hamzaoğlu, Nihat Ziyalan and Danyal Topatan.
- When was Bride of the Earth released?
- Bride of the Earth was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.