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Objectives: There ar emay of studies about the differences between The aim of this study is to analyze the main differences between management and leadership, through the characters of the movie "Last Castle". As a result of this analysis, it is seen how accurately the characters reflect the differences between the manager and the leader, and the words and behaviors of the characters will be analyzed within the framework of leadership theories. here are many studies in the literature that refer to the difference between manager and leader. However, in some sources and cases, it is seen that the difference between the manager and the leader cannot be determined exactly. It is one of the main mistakes to accept and analyze even individuals who do not have leadership qualities as leaders. However, the most basic point that separates the leader from the manager is this: Where does the leader get his power while influencing people. A manager is only a manager as long as he uses his formal power But even if the leader has position power, position power is not the reason he influences people. Methods: Document analysis method was used in the research. The "Last Castle" movie was examined in depth by using the purposeful sampling method. This movie was chosen because it highlights the difference between a manager and a leader very clearly. In terms of the movie, important scenes for management and leadership were noted and transcripted. Results: In terms of the results of the film analysis, it was understood that the leading actor of the film, Irwin, showed a transformational leader characteristic to a large extent. In addition, altruism, emotional intelligence, charisma, strategic thinking are among the characteristics of Irwin. He is also a leader who cares about his followers, deals with their wishes and desires, and is relationship-oriented within the framework of behavioral approaches. He also showed servant leadership traits as he thought more about the wants and desires of others than their own. In the character of Colonel Winter, although he is considered a leader in some interpretations, he does not show leadership characteristics within the framework of leadership theories. For the general, there is an example of a bad manager who relies entirely on position power and tries to persuade people with coercive power.

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