Somersault in a Coffin (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1996, Somersault in a Coffin is a drama film directed by Derviş Zaim, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Mahsun Supertitiz is an unemployed homeless man who steals cars at night so that he can sleep in a heated place during the winter. Mahsun lives in Rumelihisar, an old section of Istanbul, and makes ends meet by getting the local fishermen to help him. Mahsun loves the cars he robs, cleans and polishes them, and drives them through the streets of Rumelihisar during the daytime.
Who’s in it. Somersault in a Coffin stars Ahmet Uğurlu as Mahsun, Tuncel Kurtiz as Reis, Ayşen Aydemir as Eroin Bağımlısı Kadın and Derviş Zaim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Somersault in a Coffin 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 Somersault in a Coffin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somersault in a Coffin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somersault in a Coffin (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somersault in a Coffin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Somersault in a Coffin worth watching?
- Somersault in a Coffin holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Somersault in a Coffin?
- Somersault in a Coffin stars Ahmet Uğurlu, Tuncel Kurtiz, Ayşen Aydemir, Derviş Zaim and Mahmut Benek.
- When was Somersault in a Coffin released?
- Somersault in a Coffin was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.