Midnight Express (1978)

UK:: 18 US:: R Crime Drama

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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Runtime: 121 mins Revenue: $35,000,000 Budget: $2,300,000 Rating: 7.6 Tag Line: Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes, and bring all the courage you can! Homepage: Website

Cast

Randy Quaid

Jimmy Booth

Paolo Bonacelli

Rifki

John Hurt

Max

Norbert Weisser

Erich

Bo Hopkins

Tex

Paul L. Smith

Hamidou

Mike Kellin

Mr. Hayes

Brad Davis

Billy Hayes

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Crew

Oliver Stone

Screenplay

Giorgio Moroder

Original Music Composer

Peter Guber

Executive Producer

Alan Marshall

Producer

David Puttnam

Producer

Gerry Hambling

Editor

Michael Seresin

Director of Photography

Alan Parker

Director

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