Killing the Shadows (2006)
Turkish historical film directed by Ezel Akay
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 135 min
- Released
- 2006
- Language
- Turkish
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Killing the Shadows has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 min). The Turkish film released in 2006. It is directed by Ezel Akay and stars Haluk Bilginer, Beyazıt Öztürk and Şebnem Dönmez.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ezel Akay
- Cinematography
- Hayk Kirakosyan
- Written by
- Levent Kazak
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- Karagöz and Hacivat
- Set in
- Ottoman Empire
- Filmed in
- Orhaneli district
- Country
- Turkey
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2006
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Killing the Shadows?
Killing the Shadows has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes, or 135 min.
When did Killing the Shadows release?
Killing the Shadows released in 2006.
Who directed Killing the Shadows?
Killing the Shadows is directed by Ezel Akay.
Who is in the cast of Killing the Shadows?
The cast of Killing the Shadows includes Haluk Bilginer, Beyazıt Öztürk, Şebnem Dönmez, Güven Kıraç and Levent Kazak.
Is Killing the Shadows based on a true story or a book?
Killing the Shadows is based on Karagöz and Hacivat.
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