description Midnight Express Overview
Midnight Express depicts the story of an American student incarcerated in a Turkish prison after attempting to transport illicit drugs. The narrative follows his struggle within the institution and subsequent efforts toward escape, referencing prison terminology related to that endeavor. The film was adapted from a memoir detailing this experience.
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info Midnight Express Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1978 |
help Midnight Express FAQ
Is Midnight Express based on Billy Hayes's real imprisonment?
Yes, it adapts Hayes's account of being arrested in Turkey for attempting to smuggle hashish and his later imprisonment. The film significantly dramatizes characters and events, and Hayes himself criticized aspects of its portrayal of Turkish people.
What does the title Midnight Express mean?
In the film's prison slang, taking the "midnight express" means escaping. It does not refer to a literal scheduled train that Billy can simply board.
Who wrote the screenplay for Midnight Express?
Oliver Stone wrote the screenplay, adapted from the book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffer. Alan Parker directed the film, and Giorgio Moroder composed its electronic score.
How is the movie's escape different from Billy Hayes's real escape?
The film gives Billy a violent confrontation with guard Hamidou before he walks out disguised in a uniform. Hayes's real escape involved leaving the island prison of İmralı and crossing into Greece, making the screen version a major simplification.
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