Midnight Express (1978) is an Academy Award-winning, Oliver Stone-scripted drama based on Billy Hayes' true-life story of imprisonment and escape from a Turkish prison. Despite critical acclaim, the film faced backlash for its sensationalized portrayal of Turkish authorities and for taking significant creative liberties compared to the real story. For a full summary, see the IMDb plot outline.
Midnight Express (1978) is an Academy Award-winning, Oliver Stone-scripted drama based on Billy Hayes' true-life story of imprisonment and escape from a Turkish prison. Despite critical acclaim, the film faced backlash for its sensationalized portrayal of Turkish authorities and for taking significant creative liberties compared to the real story. For a full summary, see the IMDb plot outline.