Yılmaz Güney
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Yılmaz Güney was a Kurdish film director, scenarist, novelist, and actor. He quickly rose to prominence in the Turkish film industry. Many of his works were devoted to the plight of ordinary, working class people in Turkey. Güney won the Palme d'Or with the film 'Yol' he co-produced with Şerif Gören at the Cannes Film Festival in 1982. He was at constant odds with the Turkish government because of his portrayals of Kurdish culture, people and language in his movies.
Yılmaz Güney Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Yılmaz Güney reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Yılmaz Güney's work falls within the Adventure genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Yılmaz Güney's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains We Called Him the Ugly King, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Yılmaz Güney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yılmaz Güney's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Yılmaz Güney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Yılmaz Güney: Adana-Paris | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | We Called Him the Ugly King | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Yilmaz Guney: His Life, His Films | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Silah ve Namus | İlyas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Profiteers | Cesi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tomorrow is The Last Day | Kara Çocuk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fugitives | Osman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Pain | Çiçek Ali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Çirkin ve Cesur | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zeyno | Murat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Şeytan Kayaları | Ali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Son Kızgın Adam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Belanın Yedi Türlüsü | Zaza Sehmuz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | An Ugly Man | Bino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Çifte Tabancalı Kabadayı | Rıfat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Güney Ölüm Saçıyor | Güney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Azrail Benim | Büyük Örfi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Nuri the Flea | Pire Nuri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Beyoğlu Canavarı | Kadir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Öldürmek Hakkımdır | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kargacı Halil | Halil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Büyük Cellatlar | Samil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bullets Won't Touch Me | Yadigar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | My Name Is Kerim | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Kurbanlık Katil | Mustafa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Çirkin Kral Affetmez | Yusuf Dağcı | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Eşkıya Celladı | Kerim / Satılmış / Durali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Kuduz Recep | Kuduz Recep | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ugly King | Çirkin Kral | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Horse, Woman and Gun | Yusufcuk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Silahların Kanunu | Metin Demir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tehlikeli Adam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Gönül Kuşu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | I Live When I Die | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sayılı Kabadayılar | Osman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kan Gövdeyi Götürdü | Metin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kahreden Kurşun | Metin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Konyakçı | Konyakçı | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kasımpaşalı Recep | Recep | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Torpido Yılmaz | Yilmaz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ten Fearless Men | Konyakçı | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Prangasız Mahkumlar | Rıfat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kocaoğlan: Aşk Budalası | Kemal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kamalı Zeybek | Kamali Zeybek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mor Defter | Suphi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Both Were Brave | Ali Duran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tatlı Bela | Erdoğan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Dolandırıcılar Şahı | Benzinci Genç | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Fallow Deer | Halil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | This Land's Children | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Yılmaz Güney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yılmaz Güney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yılmaz Güney is "We Called Him the Ugly King" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Yılmaz Güney acted in?
Yılmaz Güney has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yılmaz Güney?
Other notable films include "Gönül Kuşu", "Kurbanlık Katil", and "The Fallow Deer".