Midnight Express (1978) | StreamScapeX

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

1978
Rated R
2h 1m
Drama
Crime

7.4TMDB(2K)

Overview

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".

Fun facts

Awards
Won 9 awards, including the Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1979)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (1979)
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Box office
Grossed $35M worldwide, about 15.2 times its $2.3M budget
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Based on
Based on Midnight Express
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Filming locations
Filmed in Istanbul and Malta
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Setting
Set in Istanbul
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Music
Music by Giorgio Moroder
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Michael Seresin
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Details

Director: Alan Parker
Writers: Oliver StoneScreenplay
Billy HayesBook
William HofferBook
Status: Released
Release date: August 31, 1978
Original language: English
Budget: $2.3M
Revenue: $35M
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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