Midnight Express (1978)

10/06/1978 2h 1m

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

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Overview

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".

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Cast Ages at Release

Brad Davis

as Billy Hayes

Born 11/06/1949

Died 09/08/1991, age

Irene Miracle

as Susan

Born 01/24/1954, age

Bo Hopkins

as Tex

Born 02/02/1938

Died 05/28/2022, age

Paolo Bonacelli

as Rifki

Born 02/28/1939, age

Paul L. Smith

as Hamidou

Born 02/05/1939

Died 04/25/2012, age

Randy Quaid

as Jimmy Booth

Born 10/01/1950, age

John Hurt

as Max

Born 01/22/1940

Died 01/25/2017, age

Mike Kellin

as Mr. Hayes

Born 04/26/1922

Died 08/26/1983, age