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2017•122 min•Documentary

The Legend of the Ugly King

Is The Legend of the Ugly King a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Legend of the Ugly King worth watching? With a rating of 7/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Legend of the Ugly King Synopsis

Director Hüseyin Tabak explores the legacy of Yilmaz Güney — political dissident, convicted murderer, and visionary Kurdish filmmaker — who directed the 1982 Palme d'Or–winning Yol from inside prison and died in exile just two years later.

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Top Cast

Yılmaz Güney
Yılmaz GüneySelf (archive footage)
Tarık Akan
Tarık AkanSelf
Patrick Blossier
Patrick BlossierSelf
Costa-Gavras
Costa-GavrasSelf
Halil Ergün
Halil ErgünSelf
Michael Haneke
Michael HanekeSelf
Gilles Jacob
Gilles JacobSelf
Donat Keusch
Donat KeuschSelf
Tuncel Kurtiz
Tuncel KurtizSelf (archive footage)
Hüseyin Tabak
Hüseyin TabakSelf

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Is The Legend of the Ugly King worth watching?

Yes, The Legend of the Ugly King is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Documentary movies.

Is The Legend of the Ugly King hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7/10), The Legend of the Ugly King is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is The Legend of the Ugly King?

The Legend of the Ugly King is a Documentary movie that Director Hüseyin Tabak explores the legacy of Yilmaz Güney — political dissident, convicted murderer, and visionary Kurdish filmmaker — who directed t...

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