Midnight Express

8/31/1978Released

10/6/1978Theatrical (limited)
New York City, New York

10/27/1978Theatrical

Midnight Express(1978)

CrimeDramaRated R, 121 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".

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

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PRODUCTION

OriginUnited Kingdom/United States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesColumbia Pictures/Casablanca Filmworks

Budget2.3 M$

Revenue35 M$

Estimate ROI1522 %

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