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Süpermenler (3 Supermen Against the Godfather) – Original Turkish Lobby Card, 1973

Description:

This original Turkish lobby card is from the 1973 Turkish-Italian-Spanish co-production Süpermenler, internationally known as 3 Supermen Against the Godfather. Measuring 34 × 24.5 cm, the film stars Cüneyt Arkın, one of the most iconic leading actors of Turkish cinema, in the role of the Turkish detective Murat.

The film follows a German professor, Vak Von Vong, played by Ali Şen, who has invented a time machine capable of revealing the past and future. He travels to Turkey to test his invention and uses the machine to locate hidden Byzantine treasures beneath Istanbul. When an international mafia organization learns about the machine and the existence of the treasure, the professor becomes the target of a dangerous pursuit.

To protect the professor and stop the mafia, Turkish detective Murat joins forces with his Italian partners Atak, played by Nick Jordan (Aldo Canti), and Matrak, played by Sal Borgese. The three become the central action team of the film, confronting the criminal organization through a series of elaborate fights, chases and acrobatic sequences.

Despite the title Süpermenler, none of the protagonists possesses supernatural powers. The name refers to their extraordinary agility, fighting ability and seemingly unstoppable action style. Filled with acrobatics, spectacular falls and the characteristic humorous fight sequences of Yeşilçam action cinema, the film represents a distinctive example of the international co-productions and fantastical action films popular in the period.

This original Turkish-language lobby card is a rare piece of vintage Turkish cinema ephemera from a film featuring Cüneyt Arkın and an unusual combination of Turkish, Italian and Spanish filmmaking. Measuring 34 × 24.5 cm, it is particularly interesting for collectors of Cüneyt Arkın memorabilia, Yeşilçam cinema, Turkish film lobby cards and international cult and exploitation cinema.

Key Features:

• Type: Original Turkish film lobby card

• Film: Süpermenler

• Original International Title: 3 Supermen Against the Godfather

• Year: 1973

• Production: Turkish-Italian-Spanish co-production

• Country: Turkey / Italy / Spain

• Language: Turkish

• Dimensions: 34 × 24.5 cm

• Lead Actor: Cüneyt Arkın

• Cast: Cüneyt Arkın, Ali Şen, Nick Jordan (Aldo Canti), Sal Borgese

• Genre: Action / fantasy / adventure

• Subject: Time machine, hidden Byzantine treasure, international mafia and three acrobatic crime-fighters

• Historical Significance: An unusual example of 1970s Turkish-Italian-Spanish co-production cinema and the international action-film culture of the period

• Collectible Significance: Particularly interesting for collectors of Turkish cinema, Cüneyt Arkın memorabilia, Yeşilçam film ephemera, original lobby cards and international cult cinema.