Midnight Express (1978)

Movie"Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can."
Audience Score
75
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".

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 6th, 1978 - Buy Tickets
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