Midnight Express
"Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can."
Originally released in 1978. Midnight Express is a drama/crime film. directed by Alan Parker. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, and Bo Hopkins
Synopsis
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".
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,834 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$35M
15.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $35,000,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Casablanca Filmworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight Express about?
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...
Who directed Midnight Express?
Midnight Express was directed by Alan Parker.
How long is Midnight Express?
Midnight Express has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Midnight Express released?
Midnight Express was released on August 31, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Midnight Express?
The main cast of Midnight Express includes Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul L. Smith.
Is Midnight Express worth watching?
Midnight Express has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,834 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.