Sakar Şakir
An awkward Anatolian heir sparks a frantic Istanbul inheritance farce when greedy relatives and a volatile ex-convict pursue him for the family fortune.
Overview
An awkward boy's journey to inherit wealth turns into a chaotic chase through Istanbul.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- nostalgic movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sakir's awkward behavior fuels repeated troubles during the journey and the pursuit in Istanbul.
Sakir travels from an Anatolian village to Istanbul, where unfamiliar surroundings intensify his vulnerability and comic misadventures.
Sakir's inheritance attracts Haci's efforts to seize the properties and remove him from the claim.
Gardrop Fuat is introduced as an irritable ex-convict who collaborates with Haci and chases Sakir.
Films like Sakar Şakir, and why
The Gold Rush
Broad physical comedy, escalating misunderstandings, and a charismatic comic lead drive both films.
The General
Both use farcical pursuit, exaggerated characters, and comic clashes over money and survival.
The Party
Shared traits include slapstick momentum, eccentric supporting figures, and an innocent protagonist overwhelmed by chaos.
Movie Details
- Director
- Natuk Baytan
- Release Date
- 1977-11-01
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (86)
Cast
- Kemal Sunal
- Adile Naşit
- Ali Şen
- Ünal Gürel
- Macit Flordun
- Ayfer Feray
- Necdet Yakın
- Atilla Ergün
- Celal Yonat
- Kamer Sadık
Common questions
- What is Sakar Şakir about?
- An awkward Anatolian heir sparks a frantic Istanbul inheritance farce when greedy relatives and a volatile ex-convict pursue him for the family fortune.
- What is Sakar Şakir like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sakar Şakir as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Sakar Şakir violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Sakar Şakir as mild.
- Which films are like Sakar Şakir?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gold Rush, The General, and The Party.
- How long is Sakar Şakir?
- Sakar Şakir runs 81 minutes.
