About this release
In this harrowing true-life adventure, young American Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is arrested in Turkey after he's caught smuggling hashish. Taken to a brutal Turkish jail where the prisoners must fend for themselves, he meets many other inmates, including an American (Randy Quaid), an Englishman (John Hurt), and a Scandinavian (Norbert Weisser).
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Disc 1
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Midnight Express (1978)
121 min
CrimeDrama
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".
Credits
Director
Alan Parker
Writer
Oliver Stone
Cast
Brad Davisas Billy Hayes
Irene Miracleas Susan
Bo Hopkinsas Tex
Paolo Bonacellias Rifki
Paul L. Smithas Hamidou
Randy Quaidas Jimmy Booth
Norbert Weisseras Erich
John Hurtas Max
Mike Kellinas Mr. Hayes
Franco Diogeneas Yesil
Cinematographer
Michael Seresin
Composer
Giorgio Moroder
Editor
Gerry Hambling
Producer
Alan Marshall
David Puttnam
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026