Midnight Express (1978)

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".

Released

1978-08-31

Genres

Drama, Crime

Runtime

121 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Oliver Stone, Alan Parker

TMDB rating

7.4/10 from 1970 votes