Flying Saucers Over Istanbul
"Cardboard robots and belly dancers... what more could you want."
Originally released in 1955. Flying Saucers Over Istanbul is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Orhan Erçin. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Orhan Erçin, Özcan Tekgül, and Zafer Önen
Synopsis
Turkish sci-fi comedy from 1955. It’s recommended for fans of old Turkish movies and psychotronic cult films. It has a quite different feel than the more familiar superhero films from the country like Kilink Istanbulda, etc. It more closely resembles something like Abbot and Costello On Mars, with the addition of belly dancing. There are leotard-clad female aliens, a Plan 9-style spaceship, a Marilyn Monroe imitator. and a robot made out of a cardboard box. The leader of the female aliens tries her hand at interpretive dance. The plot, or what I can discern of it, involves a club founded by older unattractive wealthy women. The club uses sexy belly dancing to lure men in, then the womenfolk attempt to have their way with them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Birsel Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Saucers Over Istanbul about?
Turkish sci-fi comedy from 1955. It’s recommended for fans of old Turkish movies and psychotronic cult films. It has a quite different feel than the more familiar superhero films from the country...
Who directed Flying Saucers Over Istanbul?
Flying Saucers Over Istanbul was directed by Orhan Erçin.
How long is Flying Saucers Over Istanbul?
Flying Saucers Over Istanbul has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Flying Saucers Over Istanbul released?
Flying Saucers Over Istanbul was released on January 1, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flying Saucers Over Istanbul?
The main cast of Flying Saucers Over Istanbul includes Orhan Erçin, Özcan Tekgül, Zafer Önen, Özdemir Asaf, Halide Pişkin.