Midnight express [videorecording]
2008
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Alan Parker directs this prison drama based on the autobiographical novel by Billy Hayes. The film follows Hayes (Brad Davis)'s journey as an American student in 1970's Turkey. While trying to leave the country Hayes is caught smuggling four pounds of hashish and finds himself facing the prospect of several years in a Turkish prison. While his family at home attempt to have him freed, he undergoes hellish experiences in jail.
Main title:
Midnight express [videorecording] / producer, Alan Marshall; producer, David Puttnam.
Author:
Parker, Alan, 1944-2020, directorMoroder, Giorgio, musicDavis, Brad, actorHopkins, Bo, 1942-, actorQuaid, Randy, 1950-, actorSmith, Paul, 1936-2012
Imprint:
Sony Pictures Home Ent., 2008.
Collation:
1 videodisc (121 min.) : col.
Notes:
Based on the book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffner.Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.85 (17:9) Theatrical widescreen), Enhanced for WideScreen TV, Languages (English), Sound (DTS Digital Surround Sound), Other languages Italian, Subtitles (Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Slovak, Slovene, Swedish), Commentary (Commentary by Alan Parker (director)), Other documentaries ('The Producers' featurette, 'The Production' featurette, 'The Finished Film' featurette), Image gallery.Made in 1978.Credits: music, Giorgio Moroder; cinematographer, Michael Seresin.DVD30.Credits: director, Alan Parker; writer, Oliver Stone; music, Giorgio Moroder; cinematographer, Michael Seresin.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Brad Davis, Bo Hopkins, Randy Quaid, John Hurt, Mike Kellin, Irene Miracle, Paolo Bonacelli, Norbert Weisser, Franco Diogene, Michael Ensign, Gigi Ballista, Kevork Malikayan, Peter Jeffrey, Paul L. Smith.
Audience:
BBFC code: 18.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
EnglishMultiple languages
BRN:
962121
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