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Midnight Express
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".
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Midnight Express
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 31, 1978
Runtime
2h 1m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
75%
Original Title
Midnight Express
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks
Director
Alan Parker
Budget
$2,300,000
Revenue
$35,000,000
Description
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".