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Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can. - Midnight Express
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Title: Midnight Express

Release Date: 31 Aug 1978

Runtime: 2h 1m

Genre: Drama, Crime

Director: Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks

Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks

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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Average Vote: 7.498 (1707 votes)

Cast

  • Billy Hayes: Brad Davis
  • Susan: Irene Miracle
  • Tex: Bo Hopkins
  • Rifki: Paolo Bonacelli
  • Hamidou: Paul L. Smith
  • Jimmy Booth: Randy Quaid
  • Erich: Norbert Weisser
  • Max: John Hurt
  • Mr. Hayes: Mike Kellin
  • Yesil: Franco Diogene
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