The Masked Gang

The Masked Gang (Turkish: Maskeli Beşler İntikam Peşinde) is a 2005 Turkish comedy film directed by Murat Aslan. The film, which is about an incompetent gang of criminals attempting the biggest robbery of their careers, is based on Maskeli Beşler (1968) and was followed by The Masked Gang: Iraq (2007) and The Masked Gang: Cyprus (2008). It went on general release across Turkey on October 28, 2005 (2005-10-28) and was one of the highest-grossing Turkish film of 2005.

The Masked Singer
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Murat Aslan
Written by	Murat Aslan
Produced by	Murat Aslan
Starring	Şafak Sezer Mehmet Ali Alabora Peker Açıkalın Cengiz Küçükayvaz Melih Ekener Ceyhun Yılmaz Sümer Tilmaç
Cinematography	Ertunç Şenkay
Edited by	Erkan Özekan
Music by	Kıraç
Production companies	Arzu Film Fida Film
Distributed by	Özen Film Maxximum Film
Release date	October 28, 2005 (2005-10-28)
Running time	98 mins
Country	Turkey
Language	Turkish

Synopsis

Five mischievous kids who grew up in an orphanage, but failed to be placed with any foster families because of their naughtiness, decide to form a gang as they are adults now. Their intentions are indisputable, but their skills aren't. However, when the child of very close friend is stricken with cancer and must be treated abroad, it becomes inevitable to plan the biggest robbery of their lives in spite of all their clumsiness.

Release

The film opened on general release in 215 screens across Turkey on October 28, 2005 (2005-10-28) at number two in the Turkish box office chart with a worldwide opening weekend gross of $541,340.

Reception

The movie reached number one at the Turkish box office and was one of the highest grossing Turkish film of 2005 with a total gross of $3,653,666.

External links

• Official website for the international distributor
• The Masked Gang at IMDb