Movie · drama, thriller
Istanbul
1985 · 1h 30m
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What is it about? Istanbul
One man's adventure is another's salvation.
Martin, a drifter, is on his way to Istanbul when he meets Willy, a student working in Belgium. Fascinated by Martin, Willy decides to go with him to Istanbul, but soon discovers pieces of his dark past.
Genres: drama, thriller.
Cast and crew Istanbul
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Creators
- Directed byMarc Didden
- ScreenplayMarc Didden
- MusicEric Andersen
- CinematographyWilly Stassen
- EditingLudo Troch
- EditingEric DeVos
- EditingSophie Schijns
- EditingManuel Deudon
Full cast and crew23 cast members, 20 crew
Cast:
- Brad Dourif · Martin Klamski
- Dominique Deruddere · Willy
- Ingrid De Vos · Beatrice
- François Beukelaers · Joseph
- Senne Rouffaer · Albert
- Charlotte Berden · Corinne
- Amid Chakir
- Alfons Goris · Julien Nagelmaekers
- Alexandre von Sivers · Police inspector
- Danielle Laurent · Isabelle
- Ludo Troch · Emilio
- Guy Swinnen
- Berre Bergen
- Daniel van Avermaet · Immigration officer
- Michiel Mentens · Man in snackbar
- Jo Govaerts · Hotel receptionist
- Paul Govaerts · Ass. receptionist
- Chris Boni · Barmaid Ghent
- Yvette Merlin · Barmaid Liège
- Philippe Malherbe · TV interviewer
- Eddy De Wilde · TV reporter
- Jozef Pellens · Ass. police inspector
- Jaak Dereymaeker · Man in bar Arlon
Crew:
- Marc Didden · Director
- Alain Keytsman · Producer
- Erwin Provoost · Producer
- Willy Stassen · Director of Photography
- Eric Andersen · Original Music Composer
- Marc Didden · Screenplay
- Ludo Troch · Editor
- Eric DeVos · Editor
- Sophie Schijns · Editor
- Manuel Deudon · Editor
- Erwin Provoost · Executive Producer
Trailer Istanbul
ENIstanbul - trailerJanuary 10, 2024Movies like this Istanbul
Details Istanbul
- First theatrical release
- January 30, 1985
- Country
- Belgium
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Multimedia (BE), Belgische Radio en Televisie, ASLK Brussel, RTL Bruxelles
Frequently asked questions
How long is Istanbul?
1h 30m (90 minutes).
Who’s in Istanbul?
Brad Dourif, Dominique Deruddere, Ingrid De Vos, François Beukelaers, Senne Rouffaer, Charlotte Berden, Amid Chakir, Alfons Goris, Alexandre von Sivers, and Danielle Laurent. Directed by Marc Didden.
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