Midnight Express - 1978

Condition: Excellent

Folded as Issued

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Size: 14 x 30 inches (36 x 76 cm)

An original Australian Daybill poster for the 1978 release of “Midnight Express”

An American prison drama film directed by Alan Parker and adapted by Oliver Stone from Billy Hayes's 1977 memoir of the same name. The film centres on Hayes (played by Brad Davis), a young American student, who is sent to a Turkish prison. The cast also features Irene Miracle, John Hurt, Bo Hopkins, Paul L. Smith and Randy Quaid.

Billy Hayes is a young American caught by Turkish police while attempting to smuggle hash out of Istanbul. He's tried and sent to prison for four years, where he endures all manner of privation and abuse.

As he finishes up his time, he's shocked to learn that the Turkish High Court has added a further 30 years to his sentence. He is now thoroughly demoralised, and his life in prison grows increasingly unbearable until he concludes that escape is his only option.

"Busted for drugs and condemned to the nightmarish hell of a Turkish prison, there was only one escape." 

Tags: Australian 1970s Daybill Drama Action Adventure American