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Midnight Express

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

6

nominations

33%

winning rate

2

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

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