The film tells the story of a singer who loses his voice and the prima donna he falls in love with. Orhan, a former singer, lost his voice and his fame years ago. Unable to make a living, Orhan cannot pay his debt to Tarık, the owner of a casino. Tarık convinces Orhan to marry the prima donna Pınar in order to pay off his debt. Tarık's goal is to seize Pınar's fortune. Orhan, who is in love with Pınar, tries to stop Tarık when he learns of his plan. However, he is forced to submit to Tarık's threats. Orhan, who refuses to give up on Pınar, devises a plan to protect her.
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Zeki Ökten Director · Vural Pakel Screenplay Kenan Kurt Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1972 · Produced in Türkiye · Original title Kırık Hayat
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Barlık Film
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Türkiye
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Original title
Kırık Hayat
Original language
Turkish
Spoken on screen
Turkish
Release dates
Türkiye · January 1, 1972
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