
Aslan Pençesi(1966)
Çerkez Reşit tries to establish a monopoly in the bus business in Istanbul. Together with his brothers, he forces other companies to close down. Meanwhile, İsmail and Abdullah, who have come to Istanbul from Gaziantep, take over one of the agencies that Reşit has closed down. Upon learning of this, Reşit sets a trap for İsmail. As a result of the struggle between the two companies, Reşit kills Abdullah and is sent to prison. During Reşit's years in prison, İsmail from Antep expands his business. Five years later, Reşit and İsmail will face each other again.
Movie: Aslan Pençesi

Aslan Pençesi
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Çerkez Reşit tries to establish a monopoly in the bus business in Istanbul. Together with his brothers, he forces other companies to close down. Meanwhile, İsmail and Abdullah, who have come to Istanbul from Gaziantep, take over one of the agencies that Reşit has closed down. Upon learning of this, Reşit sets a trap for İsmail. As a result of the struggle between the two companies, Reşit kills Abdullah and is sent to prison. During Reşit's years in prison, İsmail from Antep expands his business. Five years later, Reşit and İsmail will face each other again.
Release Date
1966-01-05
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Türkçe
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