Midnight Express

Midnight Express

19782hr 1min

Step into the harrowing world of Billy Hayes as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Turkish legal system in "Midnight Express" (1978). Caught red-handed trying to smuggle drugs out of Turkey, Hayes finds himself facing a nightmarish reality beyond his wildest imagination. Sentenced to over 30 years in a Turkish prison, his only hope for freedom lies in the uncertain promise of appeals and the infamous "Midnight Express."

As the tension mounts and the stakes soar, viewers are taken on a gripping journey through the highs and lows of Hayes' desperate fight for survival. With each twist and turn, the film delves deep into the human spirit's resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as you witness Hayes' relentless battle for redemption and freedom in this riveting tale of courage and perseverance. Will he find his way out of the darkness, or will the shadows of the "Midnight Express" consume him whole?

Cast

John Hurt

Randy Quaid

Jimmy Booth

Randy Quaid

Bo Hopkins

Mike Kellin

Mr. Hayes

Mike Kellin

Norbert Weisser

Paolo Bonacelli

Brad Davis

Billy Hayes

Brad Davis

Peter Jeffrey

Paul L. Smith

Michael Ensign

Stanley Daniels

Michael Ensign

Kevork Malikyan

Prosecutor

Kevork Malikyan

Mihalis Giannatos

Court Translator

Mihalis Giannatos

Irene Miracle

Raad Rawi

Airport Security Chief

Raad Rawi

Gigi Ballista

Chief Judge

Gigi Ballista

Zannino

Police Detective

Zannino

Vic Tablian

Franco Diogene

Yashaw Adem

Airport Police Chief

Yashaw Adem

Ahmed El Shenawi

Joe Zammit Cordina

Airport Customs Officer

Joe Zammit Cordina

Tony Boyd