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Midnight Express
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Midnight Express

Thu, Aug 31, 1978
  • Drama
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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".

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 6, 1978New York City, New York
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 6, 1978
CA
  • In CinemasWed, Sep 20, 1978Toronto International Film Festival
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 7, 1978
FR
  • In CinemasThu, May 18, 1978Cannes Film Festival
  • Streaming / DigitalSat, Dec 10, 2016VOD
  • PhysicalTue, Apr 20, 1999DVD
DE
  • In CinemasSat, Sep 29, 1979West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Oct 21, 1978
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Brad Davis
    Brad Davis
    as Billy Hayes
  • Irene Miracle
    Irene Miracle
    as Susan
  • Bo Hopkins
    Bo Hopkins
    as Tex
  • Paolo Bonacelli
    Paolo Bonacelli
    as Rifki
  • Paul L. Smith
    Paul L. Smith
    as Hamidou
  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    as Jimmy Booth
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