A Run for Money (Kaç Para Kaç) 25 years old

A Run for Money

The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.

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A Run for Money Cast

Name Character
Bennu Yıldırımlar She was 29, now 55 years old as Ayla
Taner Birsel He was 40, now 65 years old as Selim
Ali Düşenkalkar He was 38, now 63 years old as Cashier
Bülent Emin Yarar He was 38, now 63 years old as Komşu (as Bülent Yarar)
Sermet Yeşil He was 22, now 47 years old as Çirak
Zuhal Gencer She was 37, now 63 years old as Nihal
Ara Güler He was 70, 90 years old when he died as Antique dealer

A Run for Money Crew

Name Department
Reha Erdem as Director. He was 39 (now 64) years old Directing
Ömer Atay as Production Design. Art
Ömer Atay as Producer. Production
Florent Herry as Director of Photography. Camera
Jean-Louis Vialard as Director of Photography. Camera
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A Run for Money (25 years)

  • Release day: Friday, December 17, 1999
  • Runtime: 100 minutes