--- product_id: 67147438 title: "Midnight Express [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009]" price: "€ 15.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/67147438-midnight-express-blu-ray-region-free-2009 store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # Midnight Express [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] **Price:** € 15.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Midnight Express [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] - **How much does it cost?** € 15.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/67147438-midnight-express-blu-ray-region-free-2009) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Forever embroiled in controversy, Midnight Express divides viewers into opposing camps: those who think it's one of the most intense real-life dramas ever made, and those who loathe its manipulative tactics and alteration of facts for the exploitative purpose of achieving a desired effect. That effect is powerfully achieved, regardless of how you may feel about director Alan Parker and Oscar-winning screenwriter Oliver Stone's interpretation of the story of Billy Hayes. It was the American Hayes--played by the late Brad Davis in an unforgettable performance--who was caught smuggling two kilograms of hashish while attempting to board a flight from Istanbul, Turkey, in 1970. He was sentenced to four years in a hellish Turkish prison on a drug possession charge, but his sentence was later extended (though not by 30 years, as the film suggests), and Hayes endured unthinkable brutality and torture before his escape in 1975. Unquestionably, this is a superbly crafted film, provoking a visceral response that's powerful enough to boil your blood. By the time Hayes erupts in an explosion of self-defensive violence, Parker and Stone have proven the power--and danger--of their skill. Their film is deeply manipulative, extremely xenophobic, and embellishes reality to heighten its calculated impact. Is that a crime? Not necessarily, and there's no doubt that Midnight Express is expertly directed and blessed with exceptional supporting performances (especially from John Hurt as a long-term prisoner). Still, it's obvious that strings are being pulled, and Parker, while applying his talent to a nefarious purpose, is a masterful puppeteer. -- Jeff Shannon Brad Davis (The Player, Chariots of Fire) and John Hurt (Contact, Alien) star in this riveting truestory of a young American's nightmarish experiences in a Turkish prison and his unforgettable journey to freedom. Busted for attempting to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul, American college student Billy Hayes (Davis) is thrown into the city's most brutal jail. After suffering through four years of sadistic torture and inhuman conditions, Billy is about to be released when his parole is denied. Only his inner courage and the support of a fellow inmate (Hurt) give him the strength to catch the MIDNIGHT EXPRESS ... and escape his living hell. Review: Very well done but should also act as a warning. - Based on a true story. The authorities decide to make an example of Billy Hayes when he attempts to smuggle drugs through customs at the airport before boarding a plane and gets caught resulting in 4.5 years in a Turkish prison, which is later extended to life (30 years) after the court reviews it. A terrifying experience. Billy is imprisoned in a very run down prison controlled by sadistic guards, one in particular Hamidou. Billy has no choice and attempts to escape through the old Christian Catacombs under the prison along with 'Max the Englishman' and 'Jimmy' who is American. The idea nearly works but their escape is blocked by a bricked up wall and they have to return to the prison. Their escape route is discovered. Rifki who finds and reports their escape route is later assaulted by Billy and Billy bites his tongue out. Billy is sent to a ward for the insane where he wanders about a broken man, staring emptily into space and walking around in circles. Max has been sent there too. Billy begins to loose his mind and after a visit from his girlfriend Susan, who is shocked as his mental and physical condition, is encouraged to either escape or die. Susan shows Billy some money that is hidden in a scrap boot she gives him to help him escape. Her visit helps Billy regain his senses. Billy tries to bribe Hamidou with the money to take him to the hospital but is dragged into a room where Hamidou tries to rape him. Billy defends himself and kills Hamidou when Billy pushes him backwards so that Hamidou's head is impaled against a coat hook on the wall and literally drops down dead. Billy carries out a very daring escape changing into Hamidou's uniform, walking out of the prison and across the boarder to freedom. 'Midnight Express' is slang that means 'escape' in Turkish and has nothing to do with a train. Billy is very lucky. The ending to the film is stunning. If I could give this film ten stars I would. Review: Runs perfectly. Great film. - Great film. DVD runs perfectly. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Alan Marshall, Alan Parker, Bo Hopkins, Brad Davis, Casablanca Filmworks, David Puttnam, Irene Miracle, John Hurt, Norbert Weisser, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul Smith, Randy Quaid Contributor Alan Marshall, Alan Parker, Bo Hopkins, Brad Davis, Casablanca Filmworks, David Puttnam, Irene Miracle, John Hurt, Norbert Weisser, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul Smith, Randy Quaid See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,192 Reviews | | Format | Subtitled | | Genre | Action | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05050629000610 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 2 hours and 1 minute | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Ent. | ## Images ![Midnight Express [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dpYOZcLLL.jpg) ![Midnight Express [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91sLNh9hL5L.jpg) ![Midnight Express [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811uqASxBvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well done but should also act as a warning. *by R***R on 11 February 2024* Based on a true story. The authorities decide to make an example of Billy Hayes when he attempts to smuggle drugs through customs at the airport before boarding a plane and gets caught resulting in 4.5 years in a Turkish prison, which is later extended to life (30 years) after the court reviews it. A terrifying experience. Billy is imprisoned in a very run down prison controlled by sadistic guards, one in particular Hamidou. Billy has no choice and attempts to escape through the old Christian Catacombs under the prison along with 'Max the Englishman' and 'Jimmy' who is American. The idea nearly works but their escape is blocked by a bricked up wall and they have to return to the prison. Their escape route is discovered. Rifki who finds and reports their escape route is later assaulted by Billy and Billy bites his tongue out. Billy is sent to a ward for the insane where he wanders about a broken man, staring emptily into space and walking around in circles. Max has been sent there too. Billy begins to loose his mind and after a visit from his girlfriend Susan, who is shocked as his mental and physical condition, is encouraged to either escape or die. Susan shows Billy some money that is hidden in a scrap boot she gives him to help him escape. Her visit helps Billy regain his senses. Billy tries to bribe Hamidou with the money to take him to the hospital but is dragged into a room where Hamidou tries to rape him. Billy defends himself and kills Hamidou when Billy pushes him backwards so that Hamidou's head is impaled against a coat hook on the wall and literally drops down dead. Billy carries out a very daring escape changing into Hamidou's uniform, walking out of the prison and across the boarder to freedom. 'Midnight Express' is slang that means 'escape' in Turkish and has nothing to do with a train. Billy is very lucky. The ending to the film is stunning. If I could give this film ten stars I would. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Runs perfectly. Great film. *by A***R on 13 December 2025* Great film. DVD runs perfectly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zwoelf Uhr Nachts *by M***N on 7 April 2026* Saw this back in 1978 in Frankfurt when I was a trainee over there. The German title was " Zwoelf Uhr Nachts". Have seen it several times since. 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