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The Herd

19781h 57mZeki Ökten
IMDb 8.2
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Because of a local blood feud, a peasant family decides to sell its sheep - a most precious commodity - in far away Ankara. During their long train ride, bribes must be paid to petty officials, sheep are stolen or die in the packed, airless wagons, and the sick wife of one of the family's sons becomes deathly ill.

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What is The Herd (1978) about?

Because of a local blood feud, a peasant family decides to sell its sheep - a most precious commodity - in far away Ankara. During their long train ride, bribes must be paid to petty officials, sheep are stolen or die in the packed, airless wagons, and the sick wife of one of the family's sons becomes deathly ill.

Who stars in The Herd?

The Herd stars Tarık Akan (Şivan), Melike Demirağ (Berivan), Tuncel Kurtiz (Hamo Ağa), Levent İnanır (Sülo), Yaman Okay (Abuzer). The film was directed by Zeki Ökten.

How long is The Herd?

The Herd has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

Is The Herd worth watching?

The Herd holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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