Dancing Boy (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, Dancing Boy is a drama, romance and music film directed by Nejat Saydam, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A romantic drama about an androgynous boy named Caniko (Müjde Ar), who is abducted by a gang and forced to dress like a woman and be a köçek. A mob attempts to rape Caniko, but when they find out he's really a boy, they stab him. He's taken to hospital where he undergoes a sex change operation. Now he works as a belly dancer and by chance, meets his buddy Adnan (Mahmut Hekimoğlu), who falls in love with him without recognizing that they are old friends.
Who’s in it. Dancing Boy stars Müjde Ar as Caniko and Mahmut Hekimoğlu as Adnan.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancing Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing Boy (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dancing Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dancing Boy?
- Dancing Boy stars Müjde Ar and Mahmut Hekimoğlu.
- When was Dancing Boy released?
- Dancing Boy was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.