Anxiety (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, Anxiety is a drama film directed by Şerif Gören, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. This award winning, 1974 film by Yilmaz Güney, the legend of Turkish Cinema, tells the story of Cevher and his family and their daily struggles as seasonal workers in the cotton fields of Southern Turkey. Cevher depends on the family earnings from the fields to pay blood money for a murder one of his relatives committed. ANXIETY documents and criticizes the feudal traditions, corruption and inhumane working conditions, while the workers are coming to terms with the machines that are rapidly modernizing the landscape.
Who’s in it. Anxiety stars Erkan Yücel as Cevher, Kamran Usluer as Remo, Adem Tolay as Fato and Ayse Emel Mesci Kuray as Aliye.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anxiety page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anxiety tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anxiety (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anxiety change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Anxiety?
- Anxiety stars Erkan Yücel, Kamran Usluer, Adem Tolay and Ayse Emel Mesci Kuray.
- When was Anxiety released?
- Anxiety was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.