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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, .. Read more

Starring	Brad Davis, Randy Quaid, John Hurt
Director	Alan Parker
Genres	Drama

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- Misleadingly-titled wallow in prison atrocities, extremely well made but certainly not entertaining and with little discernible point.
- 29877
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  - 11
  Compelling.
  
  Coupled with Mississippi Burning as Alan Parker's best directorial acheivement. If mental illness doesn't dissuade you from smoking hash then this'... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 14 Sep 2007 at 22:31
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- - 0
  - 4
  he deserved every bit of it
  
  i dont know what this film is trying to preach, but he deserved 100% everything he got -- he comes out to write a book so we can all feel sorry for for him -- ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 06 Feb 2012 at 16:50
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  Gripping, brutal, compelling, brilliant!
  
  The 'critic' who reviewed this and gave it two stars obviously has no idea what they're on about and is most likely a Michael Bay fan.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- - IJMC
  - 9 reviews
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 02:33
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  - 0
  Fantastic Film!
  
  This is a fantastic film. Superb acting and storyline. You really feel the fear of the characters and John Hurt is amazing as always. One of my favourites and ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 22 Dec 2011 at 18:22
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  Midnight Express
  
  Brilliant, top film. from start to finishAdd this to your list, you will not be dissapointed. Well worth a watch.
  
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- - Sharples
  - 2 reviews
  - 08 Nov 2011 at 20:50
- - 1
  - 0
  Don't listen to the Turks
  
  I had heard about this movie and all my Turkish friends were trying to discourage me from watching it. The fact is: this is a true story and this is how things ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 02 Nov 2011 at 21:18
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  Gripping real life stuff
  
  Another brilliant true story. I first saw this many years ago when i was about 12 and have never forgotten the affect it had on me then 'Brilliant but you ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 03 Sep 2011 at 01:06
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  - 0
  Great great great. Great everything!
  
  The trailer doesn't particularly make you want to watch it but this movie is absolutely fantastic.
  
  And contrary to the critic, i do find it ... read more »
  
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- 1018480
- - JuiceOfLife
  - 27 reviews
  - 17 Jul 2011 at 19:03
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  Fantastic film.. Got to watch it!
  
  This film was excellent. The characters were brilliant and the acting was superb. The story is both saddening and moving. You must watch this film or you will ... read more »
  
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- - LisaJane79
  - 8 reviews
  - Leicestershire
  - 20 Jun 2011 at 16:41
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  - 1
  Boring zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  
  Very disappointing! Found it very boring and a weak storyline. Had the potential to be a great film but it was just weird!
  
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- - Angela83
  - 4 reviews
  - East Grinstead
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 19:49
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  - 0
  Addictive, shocking and outstanding
  
  My friend has persuaded me to watch this film and I can honestly say it was absolutely fantastic!
  
  Bear in mind it may stir your emotion, I did get ... read more »
  
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- - Lewzo
  - 43 reviews
  - Leicester
  - 07 Apr 2011 at 11:08
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- - 37
  - 11
  Compelling.
  
  Coupled with Mississippi Burning as Alan Parker's best directorial acheivement. If mental illness doesn't dissuade you from smoking hash then this'... read more »
  
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  - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 14 Sep 2007 at 22:31
- - 4
  - 1
  Escape
  
  Brutal, shocking and cruel. These three words best describe not only the film itself, but the depiction of the Turkish justice system and their prisons during ... read more »
  
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- - Philmster
  - Middlesex
  - 15 Feb 2004 at 20:08
- - 3
  - 1
  Rifki for president
  
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  This film, at best, flared my nostrils. Not due to needing a sneeze, but the sheer anger at the film makers attempt at making a masterpiece. Or how i like to ... read more »
  
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- - wilko
  - 7 reviews
  - Elmley Castle
  - 16 Apr 2008 at 10:51
- - 2
  - 1
  all time fav
  
  This is one of my all time fav`s it`s a great film gripping and a clever film much more than drug dealer gets caught film watch it u will be impressed.
  
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  - London England.
  - 04 Jan 2005 at 13:12
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  - 1
  Human thirst for dignity
  
  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 ... read more »
  
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- 304982
- - Elford
  - West Sussex
  - 14 Jun 2004 at 16:04
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  - 0
  Good
  
  This is good as most true story's just don't have what it takes to make a good film. I remember it first time round and enjoyed it just as much this ... read more »
  
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- - Paul
  - York
  - 27 Feb 2005 at 14:42
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  An old film but not dated
  
  Its fantastic. Although I had seen a long time ago it still left me feeling affected. Great stuff. A classic.
  
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- - a customer
  - England
  - 19 Mar 2005 at 00:06
- - 1
  - 0
  Oldie...but goodie..!
  
  25yrs old and still going strong.
  
  I wish more films were this gripping nowadays.
  
  Well worth a night in with a pizza and a bottle.
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- - Gazza
  - Sunny Bolton.UK
  - 11 Apr 2005 at 18:36
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  - 0
  MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
  
  A GREAT FILM SHOWING YOU THE HARSH REALALITIES OF GETTING CAUGHT SMUGGLING DRUGS IN TURKEY
  
  A MAN GETS CAUGHT AND HAS TO LIVE IN THE HARSH PRISON IN ... read more »
  
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  - markleetracy
  - 39 reviews
  - Croydon
  - 08 Feb 2010 at 20:05
- - 1
  - 0
  One of the best
  
  This is the first review I've made so please take it seriously, I dont make them lightly.
  
  This is about the fourth time I have watched this film ... read more »
  
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- 900331
- - Cliffymallify
  - 2 reviews
  - Midlands
  - 21 Jun 2010 at 12:05

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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 ...