Personal Info
Birth date
1920-03-14 (105 Years)
Day of death
2015-10-16
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
-
Also known as
Turhan Ün
Arif Memduh Ün
Memduh Ün
Biography
Turkish football player, film director, actor, editor, screenwriter, producer, lecturer and Honorary Professor. He graduated from Vefa Lisesi in 1937. In 1938, he dropped out of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in the third year of his education. Ün changed the language of cinema by going beyond the melodrama mould with the film Üc Arkadas in 1958. The film was considered one of the best films of Turkish cinema. Thanks to his success in this film, he was invited to the Film Friends Association and became one of the important directors of Turkish cinema. During this period, he started to live with Fatma Girik and the couple's relationship continued for life. In 1960, he started the era of child stars in Turkish cinema history with the film Aysecik. After his success with Aysecik, his partnership with Arsavir Alyanak at Yakut Film ended and he founded Ugur Film. In 1990, he made his first self-financed film, Tüm Kapilar Kapaliydi, in which he turned to a subject and cinematography not seen in his previous films. This was followed by the films Gün Ortasinda Karanlik and Zikkimin Kökü, which received many awards. The last film he directed was Sinema Bir Mucizedir (2005), but due to his illness he could not complete the film and handed it over to Tunc Basaran. He worked as a lecturer at Mimar Sinan University Cinema-TV Department. Film worker Memduh Ün died on 16 October 2015 at the age of 95 in Bodrum where he was being treated. IMDb mini bio by; yusufpiskin
Filmography
Golden Boy
8
Overview:
Turkish spy Golden Boy takes a London vacation while, back in Istanbul, baddies are running rampant shooting people and thwarted secret messages with wild abandon. Turns out this mayhem is all the handiwork of a nefarious, Blofeld-esque bad baddie (Günbay) who enjoys petting a white kitty cat when he isn't plotting to blow up Turkey with a atomic bomb. Can our Golden Boy stop it in time when he isn't distracted by all the belly dancers and extended fist fights?Lionman
5.7
Overview:
When the king is murdered, his baby son and heir is hidden in the forest where he is abducted and raised by a pride of lions. As an adult he uses his beastly strength and claw-like hands to take revenge against the new king and his armies.Bir Tanem
NYR
Overview:
The film depicts the depression experienced by Faruk after being abandoned by his girlfriend. When Faruk is abandoned by his girlfriend Şermin, he falls into a deep sense of loneliness. He is unable to focus on his business for a long time. He decides to leave everything behind and go to London. Faruk's business partner Samim will devise a plan to dissuade him from this decision.Bıçkın
5.8
Overview:
Ali, who looks exactly like the famous actor Kemal Sunal, is in love with his neighbor Zehra. However, Zehra, who is a fan of Kemal Sunal, does not reciprocate Ali's love. Despite Ali's insistence, she rejects him. Ali will temporarily take Kemal Sunal's place in order to be with Zehra.Battal Gazi Destanı
6.1
Overview:
Depiction of the life of the legendary Muslim Serdar of Malatya, Battal Gazi.Darbe
6
Overview:
The film tells the story of two old friends, Ahmet and Kemal, who work together to solve a murder. Ahmet, nicknamed "Baba," makes a living as an accountant. His son Ali, who works as a laborer at the same factory, is a union member. The factory manager pressures Ahmet to convince his son to leave the union. During a strike that breaks out at the factory, Ali is killed. Ahmet seeks help from Kemal, a businessman and his army buddy, to find his son's killer. Throughout this process, both Kemal and Ahmet begin to question their own lives.Zübük
8.5
Overview:
This is the story of the politician named Zübük. He gets expelled from the political party that he is a member of, due to corruption. The journalist Yaşar wants to make a news story about his case and investigates Zübük's doings. Yaşar gets baffled at the sly tricks Zübük played on his village people. In the end, he feels sorry about Zübük's present situation, however, as things happen he becomes aware that Zübük has been tricking him.Hasip and Nasip
6.8
Overview:
After two families being at loggerheads for years, it is now Hasip and Nasip's turn. They fight to win the mayor election, and to marry their common love interest, Perihan.Battal Gazi'nin İntikamı
5.3
Overview:
After the Byzantine emperor's brother, Knight Alyon, is killed, Knight Andrea swears revenge and decides to take revenge on Battal Gazi. He first kills Ahmet Turani, then raids the village where Battal lives and the banquet hall, killing people. After killing his wife and kidnapping his beloved child, Battal Gazi takes revenge on the Byzantines. Battal Gazi, who had imposed tribute on the Byzantines and inflicted heavy losses with his incredible bravery, suffers an unexpected blow. The Byzantines set a trap for Cengaver, killing his wife and kidnapping his child. By drugging his son and hypnotizing him to turn him against his father, the Byzantines aim to pit father and son against each other. The young child is raised to believe he is the son of the Byzantine Alyon and to seek revenge on Battal Gazi, whom he believes to be his father's killer. Battal Gazi, however, swears to rescue his son at any cost and to mete out the punishment the Byzantines deserve.Katma Değer Şaban
6.3
Overview:
Şaban returns to Istanbul from Germany to solve a fraud crime that was framed on his father. But the people who meet him at the airport see Şaban as a punk and think that he can't help them…Zehir Hafiye
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of Ali, a detective who tries to solve a murder committed by a blackmailer. Kazım blackmails people with the photos he takes to make money. On his way back from Rome, the plane he boards crashes and he disappears. Those who are working with Kazım mistake Ali, a detective who happens to be involved in these events, for Kazım. However, only Kazım's girlfriend notices this. After these events, a woman asks Ali, whom she believes to be Kazım, for photos of her brother. There are photos of the woman's brother in Kazım's house. The woman's brother has been murdered. Upon learning this, Ali takes action to solve the murder.Windfall
6.4
Overview:
This is one of the tragicomic films of Kemal Sunal who is most "serious-comic" artist of the Turkish cinema. This film also reflects socio-economic and cultural life of the 70's-80's Turkiye. The film obviously talk to Turkish audience but who wonder that era of Turkiye can taste of it. The film underlines of love, friendship and -richness in the poorness- and also is a story about the people who prefers love, instead of money and fortune. The theme and narration may include some populist elements -like most Kemal Sunal films- but generally tells its story as well. The story is familiar to Turkish audience: A young man loves young girl. In most Turkish love films one of the partners is rich or poor according to the other but in this movie both sides are poor and they have many difficulties to reach happy end. In my opinion, these kind of movies always gives hope to people to get over it.Zehir Hafiye
5.8
Overview:
The story of a young man who loves crime fiction books, and the daugher of a mafia leader.Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema
6.7
Overview:
Turkey in the 1960s and 1970s was one of the biggest producers of film in the world. In order to keep up with the demand, screenwriters and directors were copying scripts and remaking movies from all over the world. This documentary visits the fastest working directors, the most practical cameramen and the most hardheaded actors to have a closer look into the country's tumultuous history of movie making.Namus
4
Overview:
Orhan, the son of Kemal Bey, the owner of the farm, rapes Zeynep, the daughter of Ali Kâhya. Zeynep, who had pinned her hopes on the promise of marriage, does not tell anyone about it. When Kemal Bey learns of the situation, he decides to marry the couple. However, he dies before his wish can be fulfilled. Orhan, who does not want to marry Zeynep, sells her to others. Unable to return to her village due to this situation, Zeynep begins working as a prostitute. When Ali Kâhya comes to Istanbul, the truth is revealed. Ali Kâhya takes Zeynep and returns to the village. However, the evil Orhan will inflict on the family does not end there.When Acacias Bloom
NYR
Overview:
Chemist Yüksel is working on a new formula when a huge explosion occurs. He is taken to hospital, where he learns that he has been blinded. During his treatment, his only comfort is his nurse, Lale. His closeness to Lale soon turns into love.Paranın Esiri
NYR
Overview:
An ex-con musician returns to Istanbul to take a sweet and silent revenge from the ingenue with whom he once was in love, insensibly to her extramarital affairs.The Executioner
4.4
Overview:
Cellat, the Turkish version of Death Wish, sticks fairly close plot wise to the template of the American film, with some scenes and bits of dialogue being almost identical. However, it also deviates from its inspiration at times and is at its most interesting and valuable in these little moments, providing lurid snapshots of a place and a culture.Gönülden Yaralılar
4.8
Overview:
Murat, an accountant at a company, lives a happy life with his wife Zeynep and daughter Selam. Gönül, a member of a gang, drugs Murat and steals the keys to the company safe from his pocket. That night, Kenan and his gang rob the company safe.The Angel of Vengeance: The Female Hamlet
6.6
Overview:
Hamlet returns home from drama school in United States, after the cold-blooded assassination of her father by her uncle, who has married Hamlet’s mother. After seeing her father’s ghost, Hamlet decides to feign insanity, in order to get to the truth.Taxi Driver
5
Overview:
Taxi driver Mehmet and shop attendant Sibel is preparing for marriage. The taxi's owner is the father of İbrahim, Mehmet's close friend who is secretly in love with Sibel. After his father passes away, he starts living a rich life from his fathers heritage. A love triangle begins to fold between Mehmet, İbrahim and Sibel.Doktor Civanım
6.7
Overview:
Kemal writes a letter to his mother telling her that he is a doctor. His mother is so happy that she spreads the news throughout the village. When the girls in the village learn that Kemal is returning to the village, they do everything they can to win him over. However, Kemal falls in love with Sümbül, the daughter of Ruşen Ağa. The discovery that Kemal is not a doctor will put this love in jeopardy.Aslan Yürekli Kabadayı
NYR
Overview:
Based on THE DEEP by Mickey Spillane, the film tells the story of a tough guy, who returns to his old neighborhood to avenge the murder of his childhood partner in crime.The Fall of Leaves
7
Overview:
Ali Riza, a very respectable man, retires and moves to Istanbul with his wife and 5 children. His children quickly lose identity in degenerate big city and his family, once close-knit, begins crumbling away.Gelincik
NYR
Overview:
Fato, who has forgotten her humanity amid the pink artificiality and stench of a big city, comes to a quiet resort town to escape. Fato, a woman from wealthy circles whose life has been constantly directed by her powerful father and who is fleeing from a man she was forced to marry, runs freely along the beach with Alişan and his horse Gelincik. Fato soon meets Alişan, and a perfect relationship forms between them in every way. Just as Fato has found true happiness, her father reappears. For the beautiful woman who does not flinch in the face of threats from power, authority, and wealth, the time has come to choose between love and death...Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class
6.8
Overview:
Şaban, who works as a clerk in a factory, is madly in love with Bahar, who works as a secretary in the same factory and attends university thanks to the financial support of the famous oil tycoon Adnan Bıçakçı. However, Bahar has her eye on the famous athlete Erkan. After Adnan Bıçakçı reveals that Bahar is his granddaughter, she is kidnapped by gangsters. However, the only person who tries to rescue her is not her boyfriend Erkan, but Orta Direk Şaban.The Postman
7.1
Overview:
Sevtap and Adem, the postman in the neighborhood, are in love with each other. Sevtap remained single until the age of 30 because no one liked her, so she is still a virgin and has settled for Adem. However, there is someone who opposes this love, her older brother Latif, who was raised in German culture but can be described as a complete fool. One day, Sevtap and Adem send a telegram from Sevtap's father's mouth to convince him to accept the situation. After this telegram, wedding preparations begin. However, during this time, Latif returns permanently from Germany to Turkey, and the truth about the couple is revealed. Latif opposes the marriage at any cost, even if it means harming Adem. Later, despite his reservations, he accepts the marriage and fulfills Adem's every request.Acting
2019Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema as Self
2005Sinema Bir Mucizedir as Doktor
1993Whistle If You Come Back as Bardaki Adam
1992Walking After Midnight as Ali
1990Gün Ortasında Karanlık as Tiyatro Hocası
1989Polis Dosyası as Unknown
1987Yeniden Doğmak (4 Episodes) as Hakim
1986Vazife Uğruna as Emniyet Müdürü
1985Paranın Esiri as Unknown
1985Kahreden Gençlik as Sevil'in Babası
1984Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class as Unknown
1984Dağınık Yatak as Unknown
1983Çarıklı Milyoner as Unknown
1982Gülsüm Ana as Doctor
1980Zübük as Huzur Partisi Milletvekili
1980Windfall as Doktor
1979İstanbul 79 as Ercanın Babası
1978Cemil Dönüyor as Unknown
1978Derdim Dünyadan Büyük as Unknown
1977Akrep Yuvası as Unknown
1976Darbe as Şakir Bey
1976Delicesine as Unknown
1973Feryat as Vedat
1972Sezercik Aslan Parçası as Komiser
1972Murat ile Nazlı as Unknown
1971The Hopeless Ones as Memduh
1971Zehir Hafiye as Unknown
1971Three Friends as Doktor
1969As Long as We Live as Ziya
1969Altın Koza (1 Episode) as Nominee
1967Vagabond as Lütfü Engin (voice)
1966Üç Korkusuz Arkadaş as Unknown
1966Erkek ve Dişi as Unknown
1965Farewell Kiss as Unknown
1965The Broken Lifes as Talat
1964İstanbul'un Kızları as Komiser
1962Ayşecik Yavru Melek as Ferit
1961Aşk Hırsızı as Cemil
1960Mahallenin Sevgilisi as Doktor
1960For Chastity as Patron Kenan
1960The Death Curtain as Unknown
1957Zeynebin Aşkı as Unknown
1957Yetim Ömer as Unknown
1956Ana Hasreti as Unknown
1955Yetim Yavrular as Unknown
1955Günahkar Baba as Unknown
1954Yaban Kız as Unknown
1953Aşk Istıraptır as Unknown
1952Onu Ben Öldürdüm as Kemal
1951Hayat Acıları as Unknown
1949Karadeniz Postası as Unknown
1948Damga as Unknown
Writing
2005Sinema Bir Mucizedir ... Writer
1986Poor ... Writer
1983Doktor Civanım ... Writer
1983Yürek Yarası ... Writer
1983Çarıklı Milyoner ... Writer
1982Kaçak ... Writer
1972Çöl Kartalı ... Writer
1971Three Friends ... Writer
1971Satın Alınan Koca ... Writer
1969Ölmüş Bir Kadının Mektupları ... Screenplay
1969The Empty Crib ... Writer
1967Son Gece ... Scenario Writer
1967Aslan Yürekli Kabadayı ... Screenplay
1966Aslan Pençesi ... Writer
1965Star Hill ... Screenplay
1963Bire On Vardı ... Screenplay
1961Avare Mustafa ... Writer
1961Boş Yuva ... Scenario Writer
1961Forbidden Love ... Screenplay
1960Ayşecik ... Screenplay
1958Three Friends ... Screenplay
1957Yetim Ömer ... Screenplay
1956Piç ... Writer
1956Ana Hasreti ... Writer
1955Yetim Yavrular ... Screenplay
1952Onu Ben Öldürdüm ... Screenplay
1951Hayat Acıları ... Writer
Directing
2005Sinema Bir Mucizedir ... Director
1996Yer Çekimli Aşklar ... Director
1993Zıkkımın Kökü ... Director
1990All Doors Were Closed ... Director
1990Gün Ortasında Karanlık ... Director
1986Poor ... Director
1984The Postman ... Director
1982Gülsüm Ana ... Director
1982Kaçak ... Director
1981Kanlı Nigar ... Director
1980Windfall ... Director
1978Cevriyem ... Director
1977Bir Tanem ... Director
1975Ağrı Dağı Efsanesi ... Director
1975The Executioner ... Director
1975Kadınım ... Director
1973Gönülden Yaralılar ... Director
1973Mother Earth ... Director
1973Para ... Director
1972Sezercik Aslan Parçası ... Director
1972Murat ile Nazlı ... Director
1971Three Friends ... Director
1969As Long as We Live ... Director
1969Büyük Yemin ... Director
1968Vuruldum Bir Kıza ... Director
1968İlk ve Son ... Director
1967Angry Nazife ... Director
1967The Fall of Leaves ... Director
1967Son Gece ... Director
1967Aslan Yürekli Kabadayı ... Director
1966Aslan Pençesi ... Director
1966For my Honor ... Director
1966Golden Boy ... Director
1965Star Hill ... Director
1964Öp Annenin Elini ... Director
1964Halk Çocuğu ... Director
1964Kanun Karşısında ... Director
1964Kırk Küçük Anne ... Director
1964Ağaçlar Ayakta Ölür ... Director
1963Yavaş Gel Güzelim ... Director
1963Naughty Girl ... Director
1963Bire On Vardı ... Director
1962Belalı Torun ... Director
1962Tricycle ... Director
1962When Acacias Bloom ... Director
1961Avare Mustafa ... Director
1961Boş Yuva ... Director
1961Güneş Doğmasın ... Director
1960Ölüm Peşimizde ... Director
1960Mahallenin Sevgilisi ... Director
1960The Broken Pots ... Director
1960Ayşecik ... Director
1960Ateşten Damla ... Director
1958Three Friends ... Director
1958Murada Ereceğiz ... Director
1957Zeynebin Aşkı ... Director
1957Yetim Ömer ... Director
1957Bir Serseri ... Director
1956Piç ... Director
1956Ana Hasreti ... Director
1955Yetim Yavrular ... Director
Production
1993Whistle If You Come Back ... Producer
1990Gün Ortasında Karanlık ... Producer
1989Zehir Hafiye ... Producer
1988Bıçkın ... Producer
1986Poor ... Producer
1986Deli Deli Küpeli ... Producer
1985Katma Değer Şaban ... Producer
1984The Woman From The Streets ... Producer
1984Ömrümün Tek Gecesi ... Producer
1984The Postman ... Producer
1983Henpecked ... Producer
1983Doktor Civanım ... Producer
1983Yürek Yarası ... Producer
1979İstanbul 79 ... Producer
1979Bekçiler Kralı ... Producer
1979Kanun Gücü ... Producer
1978Gelincik ... Producer
1978Yaşam Kavgası ... Producer
1977Akrep Yuvası ... Producer
1977Ana Ocağı ... Producer
1977Hakanlar Çarpışıyor ... Producer
1976Hasip and Nasip ... Producer
1976Taxi Driver ... Producer
1976Korkusuz Cengâver ... Producer
1976The Angel of Vengeance: The Female Hamlet ... Producer
1975Kokla Beni Melahat ... Producer
1975Çapkın Hırsız ... Producer
1975The Executioner ... Producer
1975İnsan Avcısı ... Producer
1975Lionman ... Producer
1974Battal Gazi'nin Oğlu ... Producer
1974Önce Vatan ... Producer
1973Kara Orkun ... Producer
1973Savulun Battal Gazi Geliyor ... Producer
1973Hazreti Ömer'in Adaleti ... Producer
1973Ezo Gelin ... Producer
1973Gönülden Yaralılar ... Producer
1973Mother Earth ... Producer
1973Namus ... Producer
1973Battal Gazi'nin İntikamı ... Producer
1973Yanaşma ... Producer
1972Evlat ... Producer
1972Çöl Kartalı ... Producer
1972Leyla ile Mecnun ... Producer
1972Murat ile Nazlı ... Producer
1971Battal Gazi Destanı ... Producer
1971Three Friends ... Producer
1971Kerem ile Aslı ... Producer
1971Satın Alınan Koca ... Producer
1970Beyaz Güller ... Producer
1970Dağların Kartalı ... Producer
1970Nebahat The Driver ... Producer
1970Meçhul Kadın ... Producer
1969Vatan ve Namık Kemal ... Producer
1969Büyük Yemin ... Producer
1969The Empty Crib ... Producer
1968Vuruldum Bir Kıza ... Producer
1968Ezo Gelin ... Producer
1968Köroğlu ... Producer
1967Kız Kolunda Damga Var ... Producer
1967The Fall of Leaves ... Producer
1967Aslan Yürekli Kabadayı ... Producer
1966Karakolda Ayna Var ... Producer
1966Aslan Pençesi ... Producer
1966For my Honor ... Producer
1966Üç Korkusuz Arkadaş ... Producer
1965Yasak Sokaklar ... Producer
1965The Broken Lifes ... Producer
1965Star Hill ... Producer
1965Canım Sana Feda ... Producer
1964Öp Annenin Elini ... Producer
1964Halk Çocuğu ... Producer
1964Kanun Karşısında ... Producer
1964Erkek Ali ... Producer
1964Kalbe Vuran Düşman ... Producer
1963Yavaş Gel Güzelim ... Producer
1963Bire On Vardı ... Producer
1962Rıfat Diye Biri ... Producer
1962Belalı Torun ... Producer
1961Avare Mustafa ... Producer
1961Seviştiğimiz Günler ... Producer
1961Forbidden Love ... Producer
1957Zeynebin Aşkı ... Producer
1957Yetim Ömer ... Producer
1956Piç ... Producer
1955Günahkar Baba ... Producer
1954Yaban Kız ... Producer
1952Onu Ben Öldürdüm ... Producer
1951Hayat Acıları ... Producer
Editing
1962Tricycle ... Editor