Dead guy gets one week to tip the scales—heaven or hell, Turkish style chaos ensues.
The film tells the story of Şaban, who is sent back to earth because his good deeds and sins are equal. Şaban's cousin Salih has come to Istanbul to buy a tractor. He visits Şaban's grave in Istanbul. At that moment, Şaban emerges from his grave. Depending on the good and bad deeds he does within a week, Şaban will go to heaven or hell. Prince Mirzotti wants to marry Serap, the daughter of bank manager Haydar. However, Serap is in love with Celal. Salih bears a strong resemblance to bank manager Haydar. Taking Haydar's place, Salih and Şaban team up to outwit Prince Morizetti and ensure that Serap marries Celal.
Acting
Ali Şen's dual presence—dead guy AND his chaos agent cousin.
Writing
Bonkers premise executed with screwball energy.
Director
Haşim Turyan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1950s Turkish cinema often blended local folklore with Western screwball formulas—this is peak hybrid energy.
Ali Şen played multiple roles here, a common device in early Yeşilçam when budgets demanded stars carry entire films.
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