Karaoğlan, orphaned during a brutal betrayal in Genghis Khan’s court, is rescued and raised by a kindly innkeeper after the villainous Tokta Bey murders his people to seize the hidden treasure. As he grows, he embarks on a dangerous quest to locate Khan’s lost fortune and reclaim his heritage.
Practical Effects
Cardboard sets that wobble during sword fights.
Costume
Kartal Tibet's permanent eyeliner game is genuinely iconic.
Stunts
Horses visibly confused about their participation.
Director
Mehmet Aslan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Karaoğlan was Turkey's longest-running comic book hero, and this film launched Kartal Tibet into superstardom—he'd play the role seven more times.
Director Mehmet Aslan shot this during the peak of Yesilçam's 'mockbuster' era, when Turkish studios churned out unauthorized versions of Hollywood hits with local flavor.
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