Cüneyt Arkın
ActingAbout Cüneyt Arkın
Fahrettin Cüreklibatır (8 September 1937 – 28 June 2022), better known by his stage name Cüneyt Arkın, was a Turkish film actor, director, producer and martial artist. Having starred in somewhere around 300 movies and TV series, he is widely considered one of the most prominent Turkish actors of all time. Arkın's films have ranged from well-received dramas to mockbusters throughout his career spanning four decades.
Cüneyt Arkın Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Cüneyt Arkın reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Cüneyt Arkın's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Cüneyt Arkın's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains My dear son, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Cüneyt Arkın Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cüneyt Arkın's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Cüneyt Arkın has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Antidote | Kara Cemal | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Execution | Murat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kanije Kalesi | Kara Pençe Osman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Holy Sword | Murat | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Öğretmen Kemal | Kemal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Su | Murat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Destan | Fahrettin/Yabancı | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rüzgar | Deliormanlı Davut | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Görünmeyen Düşman | Orhan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | 3 Supermen Against Godfather | Murat | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Vatandaş Rıza | Rıza | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Mine | İlyas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kara Murat: Devler Savaşıyor | Kara Murat | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | My dear son | İskender Önal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Akrep Yuvası | Komiser Kemal | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hınç | Kemal | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Station | Gırgır Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Indestructible Man | Çakır | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hakanlar Çarpışıyor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Korkusuz Cengâver | Şahin Bey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Three Superboys Strike Again | Horoz Ali | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Darbe | Ahmet | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Babacan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | İnsan Avcısı | Komiser Metin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Oğul | Alişan | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ayrı Dünyalar | Firtina Kemal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Yalnız Adam | Murat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Önce Vatan | Komutan Yavuz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Yanaşma | Yanaşma Mehmet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Çöl Kartalı | Yüzbaşı Murat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Wounded Wolf | Ali Karasu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Vahşi Çiçek | Fikret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Destiny | Haydar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Malkoçoğlu: Ölüm Fedaileri | Malkoçoğlu | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Murat Par | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Battal Gazi Destanı | Battal Gazi/Hüseyin Gazi | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Malkoçoğlu – Cem Sultan | Malkoçoğlu / Polat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Yarım Kalan Saadet | Ekrem | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Nameless Knight | Adsız | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Ala Geyik | Halil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Büyük Yemin | Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Köroğlu | Rusen Ali 'Köroglu' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Artık Sevmeyeceğim | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Haji Murat is Coming | Haji Murat | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Cici Gelin | Orhan | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | İnatçı Gelin | Metin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Serseri Aşık | Erol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Devlerin Kavgası | Murat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Birds of Exile | Selim Bakırcıoğlu | Hit | Similar → |
Cüneyt Arkın - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cüneyt Arkın?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cüneyt Arkın is "My dear son" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Cüneyt Arkın acted in?
Cüneyt Arkın has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cüneyt Arkın?
Other notable films include "İnatçı Gelin", "Destan", and "Kanije Kalesi".