Midnight Express - 1980

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".

121min
1980
18
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.5/10

Cast

Brad Davis profile pictureBrad DavisBilly Hayes
Randy Quaid profile pictureRandy QuaidJimmy Booth
Mike Kellin profile pictureMike KellinMr. Hayes
Michael Ensign profile pictureMichael EnsignStanley Daniels
Gigi Ballista profile pictureGigi BallistaChief Judge
Kevork Malikyan profile pictureKevork MalikyanProsecutor
Joe Zammit Cordina profile pictureJoe Zammit CordinaAirport Customs Officer
Yashaw Adem profile pictureYashaw AdemAirport Police Chief
Raad Rawi profile pictureRaad RawiAirport Security Chief
Zannino profile pictureZanninoPolice Detective
Mihalis Giannatos profile pictureMihalis GiannatosCourt Translator

About Midnight Express

Midnight Express Overview

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".

Age Rating: 18
Runtime: 121min

Extra details

Original Title: Midnight Express
Original Language: English
Budget: $2,300,000.00
Revenue: $35,000,000.00
Directed By: Alan Parker
Production Companies
Casablanca Filmworks