The Legend of the Ugly King
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Die Legende vom hässlichen König
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2017-09-14
- Runtime: 122 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: mîtosfilm
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1686
- Languages: German, Kurdish, Turkish
Cast & Crew
Yılmaz Güney
as Self (archive footage)
Tarık Akan
as Self
Patrick Blossier
as Self
Costa-Gavras
as Self
Halil Ergün
as Self
Michael Haneke
as Self
Gilles Jacob
as Self
Donat Keusch
as Self
Tuncel Kurtiz
as Self (archive footage)
Hüseyin Tabak
as Self
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
THE LEGEND OF THE UGLY KING Trailer | TIFF 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
The Legend of the Ugly King is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2017-09-14.
Who are the main actors in The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
The main cast includes Yılmaz Güney, Tarık Akan, Patrick Blossier, Costa-Gavras, Halil Ergün, .
Where can I watch The Legend of the Ugly King online?▼
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Is The Legend of the Ugly King based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
The Legend of the Ugly King has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
The soundtrack was composed by mîtosfilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Legend of the Ugly King filmed?▼
The Legend of the Ugly King was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
The total runtime of The Legend of the Ugly King is 122 minutes.
Is The Legend of the Ugly King suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Legend of the Ugly King?▼
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