Umit Street (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1966, Umit Street is a drama film directed by İlhan Engin.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of two friends living in the same neighborhood who struggle to become rich. Selim and Ali are friends. Ali wants to earn money and marry Lale, while Selim wants to escape from their neighborhood and poverty. Necdet, a mafia boss, once lived on Ümit Street, where Selim and Ali reside. Selim and Ali go to Necdet to ask for work. Necdet gives each of them a thousand lira and tells them to come back in five months with ten thousand lira. The two friends will get to know each other better during their individual struggles for survival.
Who’s in it. Umit Street stars İzzet Günay as Ali, Ekrem Bora as Selim, Ajda Pekkan as Lale and Erol Taş as Necdet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Umit Street sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umit Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Umit Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Umit Street (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Umit Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Umit Street worth watching?
- Umit Street holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Umit Street?
- Umit Street stars İzzet Günay, Ekrem Bora, Ajda Pekkan, Erol Taş and Sevinç Pekin.
- When was Umit Street released?
- Umit Street was released in 1966.