"Midnight Express" quotes
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
Writer: Oliver Stone (screenplay), Billy Hayes (book), William Hoffer (book)
Production: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Year: 1978
MetaScore: 59/100
ImdbRating: 7.6
BoxOffice: N/A
Released: 06 Oct 1978
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 14 nominations.
Cast
Billy Hayes - Brad Davis
Susan - Irene Miracle
Tex - Bo Hopkins
Rifki - Paolo Bonacelli
Hamidou - Paul L. Smith