Midnight Express (1978)
Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.
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
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: August 31, 1978
Cast
- Brad Davis - Billy Hayes
- Irene Miracle - Susan
- Bo Hopkins - Tex
- Paolo Bonacelli - Rifki
- Paul L. Smith - Hamidou
- Randy Quaid - Jimmy Booth
- Norbert Weisser - Erich
- John Hurt - Max
- Mike Kellin - Mr. Hayes
- Franco Diogene - Yesil
Screenplay
- William Hoffer (Screenplay)
- William Hoffer (Novel)
- Billy Hayes (Screenplay)
- Billy Hayes (Novel)
- Oliver Stone (Screenplay)
Music: Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography: Michael Seresin
Editing: Gerry Hambling
Production: Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Français, Malti, Türkçe
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, airport, drug smuggling, escape, court, 1970s, attempt to escape, turkey, based on true story, prison guard, lawyer, torture, hashish, brutality, prison sentence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Midnight Express about?
- 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".
- Who directed Midnight Express?
- Midnight Express was directed by Alan Parker.
- Who stars in Midnight Express?
- Midnight Express stars Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul L. Smith, Randy Quaid.
- How long is Midnight Express?
- Midnight Express has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Midnight Express?
- Midnight Express is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Midnight Express?
- Midnight Express had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Midnight Express gross?
- Midnight Express grossed $35M worldwide.
- Where was Midnight Express produced?
- Midnight Express was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Midnight Express?
- The themes of Midnight Express include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt, Prison Riot and Anarchy.