Midnight Express (movie 1978) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Crime Drama

17+•Oct 27, 1978•United Kingdom, USA•2h 1m

Budget: 2 300 000 $•Domestic: 35 000 000 $

Language English

NMTW 75% Good

Won 2 Oscars. 17 wins & 14 nominations total

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Budget:	2 300 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	35 000 000 $
Worldwide Box Office:	35 000 000 $
Profit:	+32 700 000 $
Country:	United Kingdom, USA
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
NMTW Rating:	75% Good
Length:	2 h 1 min

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"Midnight Express" tells the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student who gets caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. He's sentenced to a harsh prison term, and his only chance for freedom rests on appeals from his lawyer, family, and the U.S. government. As time passes, he considers a dangerous escape known as the "Midnight Express." The film is a gripping drama about survival, hope, and the differences between the American and Turkish legal systems, following Hayes' desperate fight for freedom.

Alternative title:	Midnight Express
Release year:	1978
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 Won 2 Oscars. 17 wins & 14 nominations total
Type:	Movie