Midnight Express
1978
Movie Information
Overview
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".
Release Date
August 31, 1978
Director
Alan Parker
Runtime
2h 1m
Cast
Brad DavisIrene MiracleBo HopkinsPaolo BonacelliPaul L. SmithRandy QuaidNorbert WeisserJohn HurtMike KellinFranco Diogene
Production
Columbia PicturesCasablanca Filmworks
Genres
DramaCrime