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Midnight Express

R19782h 1mAlan Parker
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 59

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"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 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".

DramaCrime
PrisonAirportDrug SmugglingEscapeCourt1970sAttempt To EscapeBased On True StoryPrison GuardLawyer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Midnight Express (1978) about?

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".

Who stars in Midnight Express?

Midnight Express stars Brad Davis (Billy Hayes), Irene Miracle (Susan), Bo Hopkins (Tex), Paolo Bonacelli (Rifki), Paul L. Smith (Hamidou). The film was directed by Alan Parker.

How long is Midnight Express?

Midnight Express has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

Is Midnight Express worth watching?

Midnight Express holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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