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Midnight Express

Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish 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".

["Drama""Crime"]
Midnight Express
Year1978
Formatfilm
Awards & Nominations
🏆7 Nominations & Wins

The Story

Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish 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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Awards & Nominations

7

Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

1979 - Oliver Stone

Won

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

1979 - John Hurt

Won

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

1979 - John Hurt

Won

Academy Award for Best Picture

1979 - David Puttnam

Nominated

BAFTA Award for Best Direction

1979 - Alan Parker

Won

Academy Award for Best Picture

1979 - Alan Marshall

Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

1979 - Giorgio Moroder

Won

Main Cast

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