The Porter (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, The Porter is an action and drama film directed by Fikret Hakan, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The porter Yusuf, whose only dream is to buy a car, is trying to finish primary school and get a driver's license. He deposits the money he earns from portering into the bank and finally saves enough money for a car. He goes to the bank with his daughter to get his account. At that moment, the bank is robbed, the robbers who take Yusuf's money from him kidnap his daughter, rape and torture her. The porter Yusuf, who carries the weight of the world on his back, will not let the robbers get away with what they did.
Who’s in it. The Porter stars İrfan Atasoy as Yusuf, Semiha Yankı as Semiha, Pekcan Koşar as Selim and Süleyman Turan as Orhan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Porter 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 The Porter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Porter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Porter (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Porter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Porter worth watching?
- The Porter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Porter?
- The Porter stars İrfan Atasoy, Semiha Yankı, Pekcan Koşar, Süleyman Turan and Arseven Gümüs.
- When was The Porter released?
- The Porter was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.