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| Directed by | Kartal Tibet |
| Written by | Yavuz Turgul |
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| Cinematography | Kriton İlyadis |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Turkey |
| Language | Turkish |
Tosun Paşa is a1976 Turkishcomedy film, directed byKartal Tibet and written byYavuz Turgul.[1] It starredKemal Sunal, in his trademark character role ofŞaban, as a butler who poses as thegovernor-general ofOttoman-ruledEgypt in an attempt to settle a dispute between two noble families over a lucrative parcel of land calledThe Green Valley. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on 1 February 1976 (1976-02-01), is one of the most popular productions fromErtem Eğilmez's Arzu Film and is particularly remembered for its musical score.
The film is set inOttoman-ruled Egypt in the 19th century. Two noble families are fighting for a lucrative parcel of land called the Green Valley. One family, led by Lütfü (Şener Şen) after his father becomes insane after receiving a harsh blow at the head, fears that they are falling behind in the bidding after the local governor's daughter (Müjde Ar) chooses to wed someone from the rival family, so they get their butler, Şaban (Kemal Sunal), to pretend to be the general-governorTosun Paşa and turn the tide. Şaban, acting as Tosun Paşa tries to influence the governor into giving the Green Valley to Lütfü's family and have his daughter, Leyla, marry Lütfü. However, after seeing Leyla for the first time Şaban tries to woo Leyla, and after a quarrel with Lütfü, it is agreed that Lütfü keeps the Green Valley and Şaban gets Leyla. Meanwhile, the real Tosun Paşa arrives disguised as his brotherIbrahim Paşa to find out why someone has usurped his name. When all is discovered at the wedding, there is a large and iconic fight between the rival families, guests, and locals.