The titular protagonist and a former soldier turned photojournalist in Istanbul. He sustains himself by orchestrating fake spectacular crimes that he and his colleague-girlfriend photograph and cover. Initially a devil-may-care, French New Wave-inspired antihero who evades the law, he is eventually pulled into real crime syndicate conspiracies. His journey transforms him into a rebellious, action-oriented figure that aligns with director Yılmaz Güney's signature 'Ugly King' persona, culminating in a prolonged, high-stakes shootout.