Midnight Express
7.4/10
Rating
121 min
Runtime
1978
Release Year
Alan Parker
Director
Cast
Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul L. Smith
Quick Synopsis
Billy Hayes, an American student, is arrested in Turkey for trying to smuggle drugs out of the country. The Turkish legal system imposes a harsh sentence of over 30 years in prison, aiming to set an example. While his lawyer, family, and the U.S. government work on legal appeals to secure his release, Billy also considers a risky escape plan known as the "Midnight Express" as his only other chance to regain freedom.
Detailed Synopsis of Midnight Express
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".
