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Midnight Express

MOVIE

1978

6.4

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Midnight Express

2h 1min

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CRIME

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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Original Title

Midnight Express

Runtime (Duration)

2h 1min

Directors

Critics & Audience Score

6.4

Total Votes

1,883

Release Year

1978

Country

United Kingdom, United States of America

Official Website

http://alanparker.com/film/midnight-express/

Production Budget

$2.3M

Box Office Revenue

$35M

Profit / Loss Analysis

$32.7M

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Casting

Actors

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

Norbert Weisser

Norbert Weisser

Stanley Daniels

Kevork Malikyan

Kevork Malikyan

Joe Zammit Cordina

Joe Zammit Cordina

Airport Customs Officer

Airport Police Chief

Airport Security Chief

Police Detective

Mihalis Giannatos

Mihalis Giannatos

Court Translator

Ahmed El Shenawi

Ahmed El Shenawi

Crew

Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Michael Seresin

Michael Seresin

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Katharina Kubrick

ART DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

Geoffrey Kirkland

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Milena Canonero

Milena Canonero

PRODUCTION MANAGER

STILL PHOTOGRAPHER

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Kit Ramsey
Rating: 4
4
August 15, 2025
Midnight Express is an intense and harrowing true story of a young American's brutal experience in a Turkish prison after being caught attempting to smuggle drugs. Directed by Alan Parker, this film is a visceral and often disturbing portrayal of survival, desperation, and the fight for freedom. Brad Davis gives an incredibly committed performance as Billy Hayes, conveying the sheer terror and resilience of his character. The film's powerful score by Giorgio Moroder, which won an Academy Award, perfectly amplifies the escalating tension and despair. It's a difficult watch, but an undeniably impactful one.
Xyla Merritt
Rating: 4
4
May 26, 2025
This film is an absolute must-see, a harrowing and intense journey based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student caught trying to smuggle hashish out of Turkey. Directed by Alan Parker with a screenplay by Oliver Stone, it's a visceral experience that plunges you into the nightmarish reality of a foreign prison system. The film's raw energy and Brad Davis's committed performance as Hayes are electrifying. Did you know that the iconic score by Giorgio Moroder won an Academy Award? It perfectly amplifies the tension and despair felt throughout the movie. While controversial for its portrayal of Turkish characters, its impact as a powerful prison drama is undeniable and it certainly lives up to its legendary status.

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