The Wall (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1983, The Wall is a drama film directed by Yılmaz Güney, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Produced, written and directed by Yılmaz Güney within his own personal experiences of capital offense, he dedicates Duvar to male teenagers aged 13 to 19 living behind the bars under diabolical treatments. These teenagers get barbaric corporal punishments, injurious harrows, tortures and sexual abuses just for taking the responsibility of their destiny on a wrong turn.
Who’s in it. The Wall stars Tuncel Kurtiz as Tonton Ali, Ayşe Emel Mesçi as La 'politique', Malik Berrichi as L'Arabe and Nicolas Hossein as Uzun, 'L'échalas', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Wall 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 The Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wall (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wall worth watching?
- The Wall holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wall?
- The Wall stars Tuncel Kurtiz, Ayşe Emel Mesçi, Malik Berrichi, Nicolas Hossein and Isabelle Tissandier.
- When was The Wall released?
- The Wall was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.