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Midnight Express

“Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.”

★ 7.4 / 10 (1,971 votes)August 31, 1978121 minEN
DramaCrime

Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The 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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 31, 1978
StatusReleased
Runtime121 min
Rating★ 7.4 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish, French, Maltese, Turkish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States of America
Budget$2,300,000
Revenue$35,000,000
ProductionColumbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks
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Crew

Director

Alan Parker

Writers

Oliver Stone

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Cast

Brad DavisBrad DavisBilly Hayes
Irene MiracleIrene MiracleSusan
Bo HopkinsBo HopkinsTex
Paolo BonacelliPaolo BonacelliRifki
Paul L. SmithPaul L. SmithHamidou
Randy QuaidRandy QuaidJimmy Booth
Norbert WeisserNorbert WeisserErich
John HurtJohn HurtMax
Mike KellinMike KellinMr. Hayes
Franco DiogeneFranco DiogeneYesil
Michael EnsignMichael EnsignStanley Daniels
Gigi BallistaGigi BallistaChief Judge
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