Film
Midnight Express (1978)
Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.
Crime, Drama· Directed by Alan Parker· 121 min
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".
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- Busted for drugs and condemned to the nightmarish hell of a Turkish prison, there was only one escape
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- Everybody gave up on Billy Hayes -- except Billy.
- The story of Billy Hayes' unbelievable courage. It couldn't happen... but it did!
- Midnight Express. A Story of Triumph!
- A story of triumph.
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- It's about never giving up hope.
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- The important thing is to never lose hope.
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Connections
Top billing
- Brad Davis as Billy Hayes
- Irene Miracle as Susan
- Bo Hopkins as Tex
- Paolo Bonacelli as Rifki
- Paul L. Smith as Hamidou