In this harrowing true-life adventure, young American Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is arrested in Turkey after he's caught smuggling hashish. Taken to a brutal Turkish jail where the prisoners must fend for themselves, he meets many other inmates, including an American (Randy Quaid), an Englishman (John Hurt), and a Scandinavian (Norbert Weisser). Determined to make an example of him, the court hands down a lengthy sentence, forcing Billy to escape via the "midnight express" in order to save his own life.

CAST AND CREW

Alan Parker Brad Davis Irene Miracle John Hurt Randy Quaid

GENRE

Drama

CERTIFICATE

Suitable only for adults.

RUN TIME

2 hours

RELEASED

1978