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Based on William Hayes's autobiography, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS tells the harrowing story of a young American tourist arrested and sentenced to 30 years in prison by Turkish authorities for trying to smuggle two kilos of hashish out of the country. Billy (Brad Davis), suffering through the harsh realities of the Turkish penal system, sees a glimmer of hope when his father (Billy Kellin) arrives from the States with the intention of securing his son's release. But when that effort fails and the prison's savage environment becomes too much to bear, Billy opts for the only possible solution: breaking out of jail and riding the "midnight express"--prison slang for escape--to freedom.Director Alan Parker (MISSISSIPPI BURNING), aided by Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning script, fastens an unflinching gaze into the darkest recesses of physical and emotional cruelty. Supporting cast members Randy Quaid, John Hurt, and Bo Hopkins give stellar performances, and Giorgio Moroder supplies a jagged yet entrancing soundtrack for a film that is at one and the same time a Kafkaesque nightmare, a riveting exposé, and a testament to the dogged human thirst for dignity.

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UPC0043396226098

eBay Product ID (ePID)63734651

Product Key Features

ActorBrad Davis

RatingR

Edition30th Anniversary Edition

Movie/TV TitleMidnight Express

DirectorAlan Parker

FormatDVD

Release Year2008

GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display Format30th Anniversary Edition

Leading RoleBrad Davis

Release Date20080205

Film CountryUSA

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4.7

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by yankeerose74
Aug 28, 2019
Phenomenal Film!!
This movie was made almost 41 years ago and I never get tired of watching it. A true cinematic MASTERPIECE!
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by cherokemee0
Feb 28, 2020
Midnight Express Review
I just watched this movie a couple nights ago and it literally had me on the edge of my seat! A great movie to add to my collection!
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by kbuker_cg5vzdv
Feb 11, 2020
Midnight exoress
Very very good movie, I bought it cheap and free shipping to boot, very pleased
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by jacobmizrah-9
Oct 05, 2017
Midnight Express
One of my favorite movies of all time. Brad Davis should have won the Academy Award for his role played in this movie. If you want nail biting suspense and drama this is the movie you need to watch. Admire his endurance on that horrible prison and how he kept his sanity at the end to be able to flee that hell on earth.
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by brall-3423
Jan 28, 2020
true story very riveting
great movie true story a must see
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by josephjcbj
Jan 19, 2019
A must see
I received this purchased early. It was also well packaged.
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by alaenderl_0
Feb 05, 2025
It's pretty cool to get a 17 year old dv...
It's pretty cool to get a 17 year old dvd band new. Also really good quality.
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by leecar-6054
Apr 30, 2023
Midnight express
Awesome movie
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by bUZKYGriT6-@Deleted
Oct 18, 2017
Busted in 🦃 in Turkey
Billy Hays knew it was dangerous to attempt to snuggle The Hash out of 🦃 Turkey to sell to his friends and then says "I'm not a pusher"? I didn't feel sorry for him. But I admired his Balls.
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by oronogomo64
Feb 15, 2021
Good move make you think twice about drugs
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned