
The Wrestler
Drama
Overview
With good guidance from director Zeki Okten but an uninspired script, this story of a brother and his Turkish family influenced by old and new traditions is somewhat uneven. Bilal (Tarik Akan) is devoted to the art of wrestling, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were both champions at the sport. Aside from his interest in wrestling for its own sake, Bilal has a chance to win a provincial wrestling contest and thereby bring home a considerable cash award for his efforts -- and so his days are spent in training for the event. Meanwhile, his brother and sister-in-law and their daughter have come back home after living in Germany for 12 years and are finding the adjustment to their cultural roots a bumpy ride. As long scenes of well-oiled and slippery wrestlers in action prepare viewers for Bilal's big event, the struggle of these men is reminiscent of the struggle of Bilal's family to come to grips with a world they may not be able to accept unconditionally.
Top Cast


Tarık Akan
Tarık Akan
Bilal
Tarık Akan
Bilal


Erol Günaydın
Erol Günaydın
Mestan
Erol Günaydın
Mestan
Ahmet Kayiskesen
Ahmet Kayiskesen
Bilal's father
Ahmet Kayiskesen
Bilal's father


Yaman Okay
Yaman Okay
Tevfik
Yaman Okay
Tevfik


Meral Orhonsay
Meral Orhonsay
Meral Orhonsay


Yavuzer Çetinkaya
Yavuzer Çetinkaya
Yavuzer Çetinkaya


Tuluğ Çizgen
Tuluğ Çizgen
Tuluğ Çizgen


Kamran Usluer
Kamran Usluer
Tarık Akan (voice)
Kamran Usluer
Tarık Akan (voice)
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