
Lion Cub
1960-12-30 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
Famous writer Adnan makes a bet with a friend. To win the bet, he will transform a village girl and help her enter high society. First, he convinces Deniz Kızı, whom he meets in a fishing village, to take on this task. Then they start taking lessons together. While Adnan tries to win the bet, a love affair will begin between him and Deniz Kızı.
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- Directors
- Hulki Saner
- Production companies
- Sanat Film
- Countries
- Turkey
- Status
- Released
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Orhan GünşirayAdnan
Leyla SayarDeniz Kızı / Neco Hanımefendi
Suphi KanerMıstık
Ahmet Tarık TekçeSabri
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