Commissioner Shakespeare
Feb 16 2001
•2h 53m
•Drama
After fainting in a school rehearsal, little Su is diagnosed with leukemia. As a result she is forced to give up the Snow White role she wanted so badly. Police Chief Cemil decides to stage the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at his oppressive police station. He hopes to win a TV competition in order to save his dying daughter.
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Kadir İnanır
Komser Cemil
Pelin Batu
Su
Müjde Ar
Fahişe
Okan Bayülgen
Tatü
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