Midnight Express

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In 1970, American college student Billy Hayes is arrested at an Istanbul airport for attempting to smuggle hashish. Sentenced to a horrific Turkish prison, he faces a nightmare of sadistic guards, brutal torture, and profound hopelessness. As legal appeals fail and his sentence is extended, Billy befriends other foreign inmates. He realizes his only chance for survival is to catch the "midnight express" and make a daring escape before the prison consumes him completely.

Drama  Biography  Crime  Crime Drama  Dark Comedy  Thriller  Comedy  Comedy Drama

Directed by

Alan Parker

Starring

Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins