Midnight Express is a
1978 biographical film, based on the true story of
Billy Hayes[?], a young American sent to a
Turkish prison for trying to
smuggle hash out of Turkey to the US. It stars
Brad Davis[?],
Irene Miracle[?],
Bo Hopkins[?],
Paolo Bonacelli[?],
Paul L. Smith[?],
Randy Quaid[?],
Norbert Weisser[?] and
John Hurt.
The movie is adapted by Oliver Stone from the book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffer[?]. It was directed by Alan Parker[?].
It won Academy Awards for Best Music, Original Score and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, and was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Hurt), Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Picture.
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