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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Midnight_Express_(film)Midnight Express (film) - Wikipedia

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   Midnight Express is a 1978 prison drama film directed by Alan Parker and adapted by Oliver Stone from Billy Hayes's 1977 memoir of the same name. The film centers on Hayes (played by Brad Davis ), a young American student, who is sent to a Turkish prison for trying to smuggle hashish out of the country.

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3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0077928Midnight Express (1978) - IMDb

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   Oct 27, 1978 · Midnight Express is a 1978 film based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American college student who was caught smuggling drugs in Turkey and imprisoned for four years. The film depicts his harsh treatment, his friendship and betrayal, and his struggle to survive and escape.

   • 7.5/10 (89K)
   • Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama

   • Director: Alan Parker
   • Release Date: 1978-10-27

4. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › midnight_expressMidnight Express | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Midnight Express. R Released Sep 1, 1978 2h 1m Drama Biography Crime. List. 90% Tomatometer 30 Reviews. 88% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings. Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is a young American caught by ...

   • 90% (30)
   • Director: Alan Parker

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Brad Davis

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5. whatculture.com › film › 20-things-you-didn-t-know20 Things You Didn’t Know About Midnight Express - WhatCulture

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   Jun 3, 2020 · Learn about the true story of Billy Hayes, an American tourist who was arrested and imprisoned in Turkey for drug smuggling. Discover how Oliver Stone's acclaimed movie, Midnight Express, was based on his book and faced criticism for its portrayal of Turkish culture and politics.

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0077928Midnight Express (1978) - Plot - IMDb

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   A movie based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American college student who was caught smuggling drugs in Turkey and sentenced to over thirty years in prison. The film depicts his harsh and brutal treatment, his attempts to escape, and his struggle to survive.

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   Mar 20, 2012 · Midnight Express (1978) Film d'Alan ParkerMusique Giorgio MoroderExtrait Chase 8:26 Midnight Express ( Theme from) 4:41

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   Is Midnight Express based on a true story?

   • Midnight Express is a 1978 prison drama film directed by Alan Parker and adapted by Oliver Stone from Billy Hayes 's 1977 memoir of the same name. The film centers on Hayes (played by Brad Davis ), a young American student, who is sent to a Turkish prison for trying to smuggle hashish out of the country.

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   What happens at the start of Midnight Express?

   • At the start of Midnight Express, we see American traveller Billy Hayes psyching himself up in an airport bathroom before he attempts to smuggle a shedload of hashish on board. Hayes’ attempt at making a quick buck through his friends back in the States is suddenly thwarted when a security guard pats Billy down before boarding.

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   What does Midnight Express slang mean?

   • The film's title is prison slang for his escape attempt. The cast also features Irene Miracle, John Hurt, Bo Hopkins, Paul L. Smith and Randy Quaid . Upon release, Midnight Express received generally positive reviews from critics.

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   Was Midnight Express filmed in Israel?

   • In 1978, the Turkish government unsuccessfully attempted to prevent the film from being screened in Israel. Released on October 6, 1978, by Casablanca Records, the soundtrack to Midnight Express was composed by Italian synth - pioneer Giorgio Moroder.

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9. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › midnight-express-1978Midnight Express movie review (1978) | Roger Ebert

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   A movie based on the book by Billy Hayes, who was imprisoned in Turkey for smuggling hashish. Ebert criticizes the film's indignation and its portrayal of Hayes as a victim, and praises its prison scenes and art direction.