The film tells the story of two brothers, one a murderer and the other a police officer. Yusuf, who works as a laborer, takes care of his mother and sister. However, the money he earns is not enough. He finds another job at a place owned by a man named Müslim. On the same day, Müslim commits a murder, and Yusuf takes the blame in exchange for money. When Yusuf goes to prison, Müslim takes care of Yusuf's family. Years later, Yusuf, who has been released from prison, and his brother Sinan, who is a police officer, will cross paths unexpectedly.
Acting
Cüneyt Arkın's wounded masculinity and physical presence.
Direction
Orhan Elmas's efficient 78-minute crime tragedy pacing.
Director
Orhan Elmas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Turkey's 'Yeşilçam' studio era, where rapid-fire productions often remade Hollywood noir with local melodrama flavor.
The title literally means 'Killers Cry Too'—a direct nod to the era's love of contradictory tough-guy vulnerability.
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