Midnight Express

1978 PG-13 2h 1m

7.4 /10

1.9K

Genre

Drama Crime

Plot

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".

Director

Alan Parker

Writers

Oliver Stone Billy Hayes William Hoffer

Stars

Brad Davis Irene Miracle Bo Hopkins

User Reviews

Geronimo1967

21 Jun 2025

Hmmm. I’m not sure time has been so kind to this, and as we look on it now it comes across as a rather condescending and stereotypical judgement of a ...

Bazzjazz

12 Apr 2018

Midnight Express is a harrowing story based on true events. Brad Davis delivers an outstanding performance with great supporting roles from John Hu...