IMDb
6.3 /10
567 votes


Comedy · Drama · 1980 · 1h 15min
A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.
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IMDb
6.3 /10
567 votes
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TMDB
6.0 /10
10 votes
Letterboxd
6.7 /10
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Weighted average
6.3/10