Midnight Express
(1978)
7.5
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Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English, French, Maltese
Runtime
2h 01min
Premiere
1978-08-31
Box office
$35,000,000
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Alan Parker
Cinematography
Michael Seresin
Editor
Gerry Hambling
Producers
Alan Marshall, David Puttnam
Production
Columbia Pictures · Casablanca Filmworks
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Brad Davis
Billy Hayes
Irene Miracle
Susan
Bo Hopkins
Tex
Paolo Bonacelli
Rifki
Paul L. Smith
Hamidou
Randy Quaid
Jimmy Booth
Norbert Weisser
Erich
John Hurt
Max
Director
Alan ParkerCinematography
Michael SeresinEditor
Gerry HamblingProducers
Alan Marshall, David PuttnamPhotos
Awards summary
Won 2 Oscars. 17 wins & 14 nominations total
Our review
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”.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Midnight Express?
Alan Parker directed Midnight Express in 1978.
What is the IMDb rating?
Midnight Express has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 93,919 votes.
Where can I watch Midnight Express?
Midnight Express is available on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
How long is Midnight Express?
Midnight Express has a runtime of 2h 01min (121 minutes).
How much did Midnight Express earn at the box office?
Midnight Express earned $35,000,000 worldwide.