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1978

Midnight Express

Directed by Alan Parker
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".

Duration

2h 1m

Released

August 31, 1978

Revenue

$35,000,000

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7.5

Rating1,743

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Cast22

  • Brad Davis
  • Irene Miracle
  • Bo Hopkins
  • Paolo Bonacelli
  • Paul L. Smith
  • Randy Quaid
  • Norbert Weisser
  • John Hurt
  • Mike Kellin

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