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Flying Saucers Over Istanbul (1955)

"Cardboard robots and belly dancers... what more could you want."

3.319551h 6mTR
ComedyScience FictionFantasy

Directed by Orhan Erçin

Rating

3.3/10

Runtime

1h 6m

Language

TR

Release

January 1, 1955

Director

Orhan Erçin

Overview

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 t...

Cast

Orhan Erçin

Orhan Erçin

Fotoğrafçı Kaşar

Özcan Tekgül

Özcan Tekgül

Zafer Önen

Zafer Önen

Gazeteci Şapşal

Özdemir Asaf

Özdemir Asaf

Gazete Patronu

Halide Pişkin

Halide Pişkin

Türkan Şamil

Türkan Şamil

Uzaylı Kraliçe

Salih Tozan

Salih Tozan

Mirella Monro

Mirella Monro

Marilyn Monroe

Muadelet Tibet

Muadelet Tibet

Zeki Alpan

Zeki Alpan

Sadri Karan

Sadri Karan

Zühre Songun

Zühre Songun

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Flying Saucers Over Istanbul (1955), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Flying Saucers Over Istanbul. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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