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Midnight Express (1978)

#5,6212,193
Movie"Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can."
Audience Score
75
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R 2 hr 1 minOct 27th, 1978Drama, Crime
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Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
StarringBrad DavisIrene MiracleBo Hopkins
DirectorAlan Parker

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 27th, 1978
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 27th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,300,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$35,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Peter Guber
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks
Midnight Express on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
based on true storyprison1970stortureescapelawyersuspensefulanxiousturkeycautionary