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Midnight Express (1978)

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Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.

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".

Cast & Crew

Director
Alan Parker
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    Billy Hayes Brad Davis
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    Susan Irene Miracle
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    Tex Bo Hopkins
  • Profile picture of Paolo Bonacelli
    Rifki Paolo Bonacelli
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    Hamidou Paul L. Smith
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    Jimmy Booth Randy Quaid
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    Erich Norbert Weisser
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    Max John Hurt

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