Synopsis
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".
Facts
Based on
Midnight Express
Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Original Score, BAFTA Award for Best Direction, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
Setting
Istanbul
Filming location
Malta, Istanbul
Production
Columbia Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2010 generic
- Academy Awards 1979 academy_award
- Cannes Film Festival 1978 generic
- National Board of Review 1978 generic
