Midnight Express

1978 · Directed by Alan Parker

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.

Cast: Randy Quaid, John Hurt, Brad Davis, Paolo Bonacelli, Bo Hopkins, Irene Miracle, Paul L. Smith, Mihalis Giannatos, Raad Rawi, Kevork Malikyan

Rating: 7.546/10 from 1,385 votes