Movie Description
Midnight Express
(1978)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".
Featured Crew
- Director : Alan Parker
- Producer : David Puttnam,Alan Marshall
- Editor : Gerry Hambling
- Cast : Brad Davis,Irene Miracle,Bo Hopkins,Paolo Bonacelli,Paul L. Smith,Randy Quaid,Norbert Weisser,John Hurt,Mike Kellin,Franco Diogene,Michael Ensign,Gigi Ballista,Kevork Malikyan,Peter Jeffrey,Joe Zammit Cordina,Yashaw Adem,Raad Rawi,Tony Boyd,Zannino,Mihalis Giannatos,Vic Tablian,Ahmed El Shenawi
Cast
Billy Hayes
Susan
Tex
Rifki
Hamidou
Jimmy Booth
Erich
Max
Mr. Hayes
Yesil
Stanley Daniels
Chief Judge
Prosecutor
Ahmet
Airport Customs Officer
Airport Police Chief
Airport Security Chief
Aslan
Police Detective
Court Translator
Star
Negdir
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Facts
Original TitleMidnight Express
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-08-31
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 01m
Budget₹ 2300000
Revenue₹ 35000000
Homepagehttp://alanparker.com/film/midnight-express/
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures,Casablanca Filmworks
Genres
- Drama
- Crime