Midnight Express(1978)
8/31/1978Released
10/6/1978Theatrical (limited)
New York City, New York
10/27/1978Theatrical
CrimeDramaRated R121 min.
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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OriginUnited Kingdom/United States of America
Languagesen
CompaniesColumbia Pictures/Casablanca Filmworks
Budget2.3 M$
Revenue35 M$
Estimate ROI1522 %