Midnight Express

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Midnight Express (1978)

121 min - Drama, Crime - 31 August 1978
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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".

Director:  Alan Parker

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Storyline

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".


Collections: Alan Parker

Genres: Drama, Crime

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Language:  English, French, Malti, Turkish
Release Date:  31 August 1978

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 01 min
Hakam Ghanem
Author: Hakam Ghanem