Tosun Pasa
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Tosun Paşa is a 1976
Turkish
comedy film
, directed by Kartal Tibet
and written by Yavuz Turgul
based on the novel of the same name by Nazım Hikmet
, starring Kemal Sunal
, in his trademark character role of Şaban, as a butler who poses as the governor-general of Ottoman ruled Egypt in an attempt to settle a dispute between two noble families over a lucrative parcel of land called The Green Valley. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , is one of the most popular productions from Ertem Eğilmez
's Arzu Film and is particularly remembered for its catchy musical score.
-ruled Egypt
. Two noble families are fighting for a lucrative parcel of land called 'The Green Valley'. One family, led by Lütfü (Şener Şen
) after his father becomes insane after receiving a harsh blow at the head, fears that they are falling behind in the bidding after the local governor's daughter (Müjde Ar
) chooses to wed someone from the rival family, so they get their butler, Şaban (Kemal Sunal
), to pretend to be the general governor Tosun Paşa
and turn the tide. Şaban, acting as Tosun Paşa tries to influence the governor into giving 'The Green Valley' to Lütfü's family and have his daughter, Leyla, marry Lütfü. However after seeing Leyla for the first time Şaban tries to woo Leyla, and after a quarrel with Lütfü, it is agreed that Lütfü keeps 'The Green Valley' and Şaban gets Leyla. Meanwhile the real Tosun Paşa arrives as Ibrahim Paşa to find out why someone has usurped his name. When all is discovered at the wedding there is a big, and iconic, fight between the rival families, guests and locals.
1976 in film
The year 1976 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*March 22 - Filming begins on George Lucas' Star Wars science fiction film...
Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
, directed by Kartal Tibet
Kartal Tibet
Kartal Tibet is a Turkish actor and film director. Some of his famous films include Ölmeyen Aşk, Dağlar Kızı, Senede Bir Gün, Sultan, Zübük, Gol Kralı, Gol Krale and Şalvar Davası. Tibet is also known for his action roles, especially that of the title character in the Karaoğlan and Tarkan film...
and written by Yavuz Turgul
Yavuz Turgul
Yavuz Turgul is a Turkish film director and screenwriter, who is best known for his box-office hit The Bandit and who has won the Golden Orange for Best Screenplay four times for Abbas in Flower , The Agha , Mr. Muhsin and The Shadow Play ; Golden Oranges for Best Film for Mr...
based on the novel of the same name by Nazım Hikmet
Nazim Hikmet
Nâzım Hikmet Ran , commonly known as Nâzım Hikmet , was a Turkish poet, playwright, novelist and memoirist. He was acclaimed for the "lyrical flow of his statements"...
, starring Kemal Sunal
Kemal Sunal
Kemal Sunal was a master of comedy in the Turkish history of cinema. Famed for his parts as "İnek Şaban", "Tosun Paşa", "Kibar Feyzo", "Süt Kardeşler"...
, in his trademark character role of Şaban, as a butler who poses as the governor-general of Ottoman ruled Egypt in an attempt to settle a dispute between two noble families over a lucrative parcel of land called The Green Valley. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , is one of the most popular productions from Ertem Eğilmez
Ertem Egilmez
Ertem Eğilmez was a Turkish film director, producer and screenwriter. He is known as the name behind some of the most popular films in Turkish film history...
's Arzu Film and is particularly remembered for its catchy musical score.
Plot
The film is set in OttomanOttoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
-ruled Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. Two noble families are fighting for a lucrative parcel of land called 'The Green Valley'. One family, led by Lütfü (Şener Şen
Sener Sen
Şener Şen is a Turkish film and theatre actor, who has won the Golden Orange for Best Actor twice for his roles in Mr...
) after his father becomes insane after receiving a harsh blow at the head, fears that they are falling behind in the bidding after the local governor's daughter (Müjde Ar
Müjde Ar
Müjde Ar is a Turkish film actress.- Biography :She is the oldest daughter of the dramaturge and song writer Aysel Gürel. She left school at the age of 20, while she was doing a German Language and Literature M.A...
) chooses to wed someone from the rival family, so they get their butler, Şaban (Kemal Sunal
Kemal Sunal
Kemal Sunal was a master of comedy in the Turkish history of cinema. Famed for his parts as "İnek Şaban", "Tosun Paşa", "Kibar Feyzo", "Süt Kardeşler"...
), to pretend to be the general governor Tosun Paşa
Tusun Pasha
Tusun Pasha was the elder son of Muhammad Ali Pasha, wali of Egypt between 1805-1849.Not as well known as Muhammad Ali's stepson and adopted son Ibrahim Pasha, Tusun did nevertheless attain some historical significance having led, in 1811, the successful military campaign of the Egyptian army in...
and turn the tide. Şaban, acting as Tosun Paşa tries to influence the governor into giving 'The Green Valley' to Lütfü's family and have his daughter, Leyla, marry Lütfü. However after seeing Leyla for the first time Şaban tries to woo Leyla, and after a quarrel with Lütfü, it is agreed that Lütfü keeps 'The Green Valley' and Şaban gets Leyla. Meanwhile the real Tosun Paşa arrives as Ibrahim Paşa to find out why someone has usurped his name. When all is discovered at the wedding there is a big, and iconic, fight between the rival families, guests and locals.
Selected cast
- Kemal SunalKemal SunalKemal Sunal was a master of comedy in the Turkish history of cinema. Famed for his parts as "İnek Şaban", "Tosun Paşa", "Kibar Feyzo", "Süt Kardeşler"...
as Şaban (Fake Tosun Pasha) - Müjde ArMüjde ArMüjde Ar is a Turkish film actress.- Biography :She is the oldest daughter of the dramaturge and song writer Aysel Gürel. She left school at the age of 20, while she was doing a German Language and Literature M.A...
as Leyla - Şener ŞenSener SenŞener Şen is a Turkish film and theatre actor, who has won the Golden Orange for Best Actor twice for his roles in Mr...
as Lütfü Tellioğlu - Adile NaşitAdile NasitAdile Naşit was a Turkish actress, who is best known for being the partner of Münir Özkul in movies like Neşeli Günler and in Hababam Sınıfı...
as Adile Tellioğlu - Ayşen GrudaAyşen GrudaAyşen Gruda is a Turkish actress and comedienne.-Biography:Ayşen Gruda was born in Uluc, Berk. Her sisters Ayben and Ayten also would also go on to become actors....
as Zekiye Tellioğlu - Ergin Orbey as Vehbi Tellioğlu