Midnight express [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents a Casablanca Filmworks production ; an Alan Parker film ; directed by Alan Parker ; produced by Alan Marshall and David Puttnam ; screenplay by Oliver Stone.
Parker, Alan, 1944-2020; Marshall, Alan, 1938-; Puttnam, David, 1941-; Stone, Oliver.; Moroder, Giorgio.; Davis, Brad, 1949-1991.; Hurt, John, 1940-2017; Quaid, Randy, 1950-; Miracle, Irene.; Hayes, Billy. Midnight express.; Hoffer, William. Midnight express.; Columbia Pictures.; Casablanca Filmworks.; Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
2005
PN1997 .M534 2005
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Midnight express [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents a Casablanca Filmworks production ; an Alan Parker film ; directed by Alan Parker ; produced by Alan Marshall and David Puttnam ; screenplay by Oliver Stone.
Uniform Title
Midnight express (Motion picture)
Edition
20th anniversary ed.
ISBN
0767817486
9780767817486
9780767817486
Publication Details
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, 2005.
Language
English
Language Note
English and French language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English or French; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 121 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
043396005495
Call Number
PN1997 .M534 2005
Distributor No.
00549 Columbia TriStar Home VIdeo
Summary
American citizen Billy Hayes is sentenced to four years in a brutal Turkish prison after being caught trying to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul. When his sentence is changed to life just days before his release, he has no choice but to try to escape.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.
Based on the nonfiction book Midnight express by William Hayes with William Hoffer.
Special features include: documentary featurette entitled I'm healthy, I'm alive and I'm free ; theatrical trailer.
Based on the nonfiction book Midnight express by William Hayes with William Hoffer.
Special features include: documentary featurette entitled I'm healthy, I'm alive and I'm free ; theatrical trailer.
Credits
Cinematographer, Michael Seresin ; film editor, Gerry Hambling ; music created by Giorgio Moroder ; production designer, Geoffrey Kirkland ; art direction, Evan Hercules ; costume designer, Milena Canonero ; executive producer, Peter Guber.
Performer
Brad Davis, John Hurt, Randy Quaid, Irene Miracle.
Cast
Brad Davis, John Hurt, Randy Quaid, Irene Miracle.
Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1; Widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1); Dolby Digital.
Awards
Academy Awards, 1978: Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) (Oliver Stone); Best Music (Original Score) (Giorgio Moroder).
Golden Globe Awards, 1979: Best Motion Picture - Drama (Alan Marshall); Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (John Hurt); Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Oliver Stone); Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Giorgio Moroder); New Star of the Year - Actress (Irene Miracle); New Star of the Year - Actor (Brad Davis).
Golden Globe Awards, 1979: Best Motion Picture - Drama (Alan Marshall); Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (John Hurt); Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Oliver Stone); Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Giorgio Moroder); New Star of the Year - Actress (Irene Miracle); New Star of the Year - Actor (Brad Davis).
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