Midnight Express

7.5
Moderate
19782h 1m

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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".

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Brad Davis - Billy Hayes in Midnight Express

Brad Davis

Billy Hayes

Irene Miracle - Susan in Midnight Express

Irene Miracle

Susan

Bo Hopkins - Tex in Midnight Express

Bo Hopkins

Tex

Paolo Bonacelli - Rifki in Midnight Express

Paolo Bonacelli

Rifki

Paul L. Smith - Hamidou in Midnight Express

Paul L. Smith

Hamidou

Randy Quaid - Jimmy Booth in Midnight Express

Randy Quaid

Jimmy Booth

Norbert Weisser - Erich in Midnight Express

Norbert Weisser

Erich

John Hurt - Max in Midnight Express

John Hurt

Max

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Movie Info

Release Date

August 31, 1978

Runtime

2h 1m

Rating

R

Genres

Crime, Drama

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