Zagor (1972)
A lean, revenge-driven Turkish Western in which one man reclaims his dignity — and his losses — one bullet at a time.
Zagor - Movie Information
- Release Year: 1972
- Directed by: Mehmet Aslan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Western
- Runtime: 1h 0m
- Original Language: Turkish
- Spoken Languages: Turkish
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 1, 1972 (Turkey)
- Production Companies: Özleyiş Film
- Production Countries: Turkey
Zagor - Plot
This film is about Zagor's revenge upon four men that persecuted his family. Rodrigo, Lopez and Şerif take the mine that Zagor discovers. They don't even give him a share. They deposit him famished, thirsty and on foot in the desert. Along the journey, he meets Mr. Taylor and his daughter. Mr. Taylor teaches Zagor how to use a gun quickly. Zagor goes back and settles the score with those who have done him wrong. But the villains do not sit idle. They kill Zagor's sibling Katito, mother, and father. They also kill Mr. Taylor and steal his horse. Zagor marries Mr. Taylor's daughter. He then exacts revenge on Rodrigo, Lopez, Şerif and Karlo one by one.
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Zagor - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mehmet Aslan
Main Cast
- Jahangir Ghaffari
- Yılmaz Köksal
- Nükhet Egeli
- İsmail Yavuz Selekman
- Nihat Ziyalan
- Kazım Kartal
- Hüseyin Zan
- Cemal Konca
- Yaşar Güçlü
- Asım Nipton
Writers
- Mehmet Aslan
Producers
- Nami Dilbaz
Zagor - FAQs
What is Zagor about?
Zagor follows a man who is robbed of his mine, stripped of everything, and abandoned in the desert by three ruthless villains. He survives, learns to shoot, and returns to settle the score — only to find his family has been murdered in his absence, fueling an even fiercer quest for justice.
Is Zagor based on a comic book character?
Yes! Zagor is inspired by the popular Italian comic book hero of the same name, created by Sergio Bonelli and Gallieno Ferri in 1961. Turkey produced several low-budget genre films adapting foreign comic and pop-culture icons during the 1960s and 1970s, and this Western is one such example.
Who plays the lead role in Zagor?
Jahangir Ghaffari takes on the title role of Zagor. He is joined by Yılmaz Köksal as Katito, Nükhet Egeli, İsmail Yavuz Selekman, Nihat Ziyalan, Kazım Kartal, Hüseyin Zan, Cemal Konca, Yaşar Güçlü, and Asım Nipton rounding out the cast.
Is Zagor part of Turkish pop cinema?
Absolutely. Zagor is a prime example of Yeşilçam-era Turkish genre filmmaking, where studios rapidly adapted Western, superhero, and action concepts for local audiences on very modest budgets. These films are now cherished as cult artifacts of Turkish pop cinema history.
When was Zagor released?
Zagor was released on February 1, 1972, in Turkey. It was produced by Özleyiş Film and directed by Mehmet Aslan, who also wrote the screenplay.
How long is Zagor?
Zagor runs for 60 minutes, making it a compact, fast-paced Western that wastes no time getting to the action. Its tight runtime is typical of the low-budget Turkish genre productions of the early 1970s.
Who directed Zagor?
Mehmet Aslan directed Zagor and also wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by Nami Dilbaz under the Özleyiş Film banner, with cinematography handled by Özdemir Öğüt.
What are similar movies to Zagor?
If you enjoy Zagor, you might love classics like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Rio Bravo (1959), and The Wild Bunch (1969). For a lighter touch, Trinity Is Still My Name (1971) and Blazing Saddles (1974) are great picks.
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