Movies
Midnight Express
- August 31, 1978
- 121 min.
- Drama, Crime
- United Kingdom
- United States
United Kingdom
United States
Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
Original title: Midnight Express
12
nominations
42%
winning rate
5
wins
Academy Awards #51 - 1979
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Alan Marshall, David Puttnam - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | Alan Parker | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Hurt | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Oliver Stone | Winner |
| Best Original Score | Giorgio Moroder | Winner |
| Best Film Editing | Gerry Hambling | — |
British Academy Film Awards #32 - 1979
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Alan Parker | — |
| Best Director | Alan Parker | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Brad Davis | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Hurt | Winner |
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Brad Davis | — |
| Best Film Editing | Gerry Hambling | Winner |
