Tarzan of Manisa 1994

Synopsis:

Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of Independence and honored with a medal. He returned to a ruined and destroyed Manisa in 1923. Bedevi started working at the Municipality as a fireman and a gardener. He became the pioneer and symbol of planting activities. Because of the soft climate of the area, he first wore a vest and trousers and then he started wandering about in the town in his shorts. The people of Manisa saw his resemblance to Tarzan because of his clothes, and always cherished him with love. Tarzan of Manisa lived in the mount Spilylus, ignoring all his individual needs but working for a greener environment. He died on 31st May, 1963. However, he has never been forgotten by the locals; on the contrary, he was immortalized for the things he did for Manisa and people followed his example.

Directed by: Orhan Oğuz
Written by: Nuray Oğuz
Release date: 1994-12-16
Runtime: 110 minutes
Cast:
Talat Bulut
Talat Bulut
Ahmet Bedevi 'Manisa Tarzanı' 
Serap Sağlar
Serap Sağlar
Hatice Öğretmen 
Ayton Sert
Ayton Sert
Topal Kadir 
Pınar Afşar
Pınar Afşar
Deli Fadime 
Nihat Nikerel
Nihat Nikerel
Cemal 
Murat Ergür
Murat Ergür
Emin