Midnight Express

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

19782h 1m7.4(1,951 votes)

DramaCrime

Synopsis

Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The 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"…

Midnight Express (1978) is a drama and crime film directed by Alan Parker. It stars Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, and Bo Hopkins. The film runs for 2 hours 1 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,951 votes.

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Director

Alan Parker

Cast

Brad Davis

Billy Hayes

Irene Miracle

Susan

Bo Hopkins

Tex

Paolo Bonacelli

Rifki

Paul L. Smith

Hamidou

Randy Quaid

Jimmy Booth

Norbert Weisser

Erich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Express

Where can I watch Midnight Express?

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Who stars in Midnight Express?

Midnight Express stars Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, and Paolo Bonacelli, and was directed by Alan Parker.

How long is Midnight Express?

Midnight Express has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minutes.

When did Midnight Express come out?

Midnight Express was released in 1978.

What genre is Midnight Express?

Midnight Express is a drama and crime film.

Is Midnight Express worth watching?

Midnight Express holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.