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Lefter: The Story of the Ordinarius

Lefter: The Story of the Ordinarius

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Overview

A football prodigy rises to fame, battling prejudice and inner turmoil on his quest for greatness. Based on the life of Turkish legend, Lefter.

Directed by Can Ulkay
Written by Ayse Ilker Turgut
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Top Cast

Erdem Kaynarca

Erdem Kaynarca

Lefter Küçükandonyadis

Aslıhan Malbora

Aslıhan Malbora

Meri

Deniz Işın

Deniz Işın

Stavrini

Aslihan Gurbuz

Aslihan Gurbuz

Argiro

Halit Ergenç

Halit Ergenç

Hristo

Taner Barlas

Taner Barlas

Hamdi Alkan

Hamdi Alkan

Ohannidis

Bora Akkaş

Bora Akkaş

Leblebi İhsan

Engin Alkan

Engin Alkan

Onnik

O

Onur Ay

Halit Kıvanç

Themes & Keywords

based on true story

About Lefter: The Story of the Ordinarius

Lefter: The Story of the Ordinarius is a drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on true story. Directed by Can Ulkay, it stars Erdem Kaynarca, Aslıhan Malbora, Deniz Işın. A football prodigy rises to fame, battling prejudice and inner turmoil on his quest for greatness. Based on the life of Turkish legend, Lefter.

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