Midnight Express (1978)

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

Movie · Drama, Crime · 2h 1m · Rated 7.4/10 on TMDB · Released August 31, 1978

Overview

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".

Directed by Alan Parker

Cast

• Brad Davis as Billy Hayes
• Irene Miracle as Susan
• Bo Hopkins as Tex
• Paolo Bonacelli as Rifki
• Paul L. Smith as Hamidou
• Randy Quaid as Jimmy Booth
• Norbert Weisser as Erich
• John Hurt as Max
• Mike Kellin as Mr. Hayes
• Franco Diogene as Yesil
• Michael Ensign as Stanley Daniels
• Gigi Ballista as Chief Judge

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