Midnight Express
19782ч 1мин15+
(1,883)
"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
Details
Basic Info
StatusReleased
Release DateAugust 31, 1978
Age Rating15+
Original Languageen
Budget2 300 000 щ.д.
Revenue35 000 000 щ.д.
Statistics
Vote Count1,883
Popularity5
Languages
EnglishFrenchMalteseTurkish
Production Countries
United KingdomUnited States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Casablanca Filmworks
Crew
Writers
Oliver Stone
Producers
Alan Marshall
Peter Guber
David Puttnam
Composer
Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography
Michael Seresin
Editor
Gerry Hambling
Keywords
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