Midnight Express (Original title)
Date: 1978 (Copyright)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Alan Parker
Synopsis: Based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American who was imprisoned in Turkey for drug smuggling.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Prisons, Turkey
Title: Sultans of the Silver Screens:The Turk in Reactionary CinemaAuthor: BURRIS, Gregory A. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On representations of Turks in films and on television.
In: Empire n225 March 2008 Page: 142
Title: At home/DVD reissues: Midnight Express: 30th Anniversary...Author: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Edition".
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v25 n3 August 2005 Pages: 475-496
Title: The Midnight Express (1978) phenomenon and the image of...Author: MUTLU, Dilek Kaya Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Turkey". A critique of MIDNIGHT EXPRESS from production to reception with particular emphasis on the marketing and promotion of the film and the controversy it caused in Turk- ey.
In: CinémAction n105 2002 Pages: 228-236
Title: Midnight Express: un film culteAuthor: LE FLOHIC, Claude Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of Alan Parker's MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - his representation of the story of Billy Hayes, accused of drug smuggling and imprisoned in Turkey.
In: Empire n122 August 1999 Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review nSpecial #16 1996 Pages: 53-57
Title: [Film Review - nSpecial #16 1996: no known title]Author: JUDD, Nevil Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, considering its reception by viewers as an indictment of a corrupt and unjust legal system or blatant racism.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993 Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993 Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Laser disc note
In: Cinemaya n17/18 Aut/Win 1992 Pages: 16-19
Title: The power & the dangerAuthor: BASUTÇU, Mehmet Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an issue devoted to how Western filmmakers regard and have portrayed the East an article which looks at the way films deal with Turkey in particular MIDNIGHT EXPRESS and JOURNEY TOWARDS HOPE
In: Screen International n175 3 Feb 1979 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n175 3 Feb 1979: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the Golden globe awards 1978 won by this film.
In: The Guild of British Film Editors Journal n50 March 1978 Pages: 19-20
Title: [ The Guild of British Film Editors Journal - n50 March 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director on location and editing.
In: Screen International n152 19 Aug 1978 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n152 19 Aug 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n153 26 Aug 1978 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n153 26 Aug 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Amnesty International disassociates from film.
In: Time Out n443 13 Oct 1978 Page: 3
Title: [Time Out - n443 13 Oct 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter on the attitude of the British government to the welfare of British people jailed in Turkey.
In: Films and Filming v24 n11 August 1978 Pages: 25-29
Title: [Films and Filming - v24 n11 August 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.
In: Time Out n436 11 Aug 1978 Page: 15, 36
Title: [Time Out - n436 11 Aug 1978: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Time Out n436 11 Aug 1978 Page: 3
Title: [Time Out - n436 11 Aug 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Correspondence.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v251 n33 18 May 1978 Page: 4
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v251 n33 18 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v45 n534 July 1978 Page: 139
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v45 n534 July 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Continental Film Review v25 n4 February 1978 Pages: 22-23
Title: [Continental Film Review - v25 n4 February 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Photoplay v29 n11 November 1978 Page: 14
Title: [Photoplay - v29 n11 November 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments by Billy Hayes (GB).
In: Filmmakers Monthly v12 n1 November 1978 Pages: 18-21
Title: [Filmmakers Monthly - v12 n1 November 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production notes on the film.
In: Films Illustrated v7 n84 August 1978 Page: 450
Title: [Films Illustrated - v7 n84 August 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v99 n2562 1 Jun 1978 Pages: 706-707
Title: [The Listener - v99 n2562 1 Jun 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 24 May 1978 Page: 27
Title: [Variety - 24 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v28 n8 August 1978 Pages: 44-45
Title: [Film Review - v28 n8 August 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinéaste v9 n2 Winter 1978/79 Pages: Winter 44-45
Title: [Cinéaste - v9 n2 Winter 1978/79: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n105 17 Sep 1977 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n105 17 Sep 1977: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n111 29 Oct 1977 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n111 29 Oct 1977: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report.
Author: Gonthier Jr., David F. Pages: ix, 313 pages
Title: Oliver Stone
Author: LAVINGTON, Stephen Pages: 300 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-814105
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 10869 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-658247
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-814105
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-106224
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Date: 1978 (Copyright)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Alan Parker
Synopsis: Based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American who was imprisoned in Turkey for drug smuggling.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Prisons, Turkey
Credits
(67)
©: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Production Company: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Production Company: Casablanca FilmWorks, Production Company: Columbia Pictures Corporation Limited, Executive Producer: Peter Guber, Produced by: Alan Marshall, David Puttnam, Unit Manager: Richard Green, Production Manager: Garth Thomas, Production Accountant: Ron Phipps, Assistant Accountant: Paul Cadiou, Producers' Assistant: Angela Micklesburgh, Caryn Picker, Production Secretary: Valerie Craig, Assistant Director (1st): Ray Corbett, Assistant Director (2nd): David Wimbury, Assistant Director (3rd): Kieron Phipps, Continuity: Kay Fenton, Casting (USA): Penny Perry, Casting (England): Patsy Pollock, Screenplay by: Oliver Stone, Based on the book by: Billy Hayes, [Based on the book by] with: William Hoffer, Lighting Cameraman: Michael Seresin, Camera Operator: John Stanier, Follow Focus: Brian Harris, Clapper Loader: Beau Alexander, Electrician: Roy Rodhouse, Electrician: Reg Parsons, Electrician: Peter Bloor, Electrician: Nobby Cross, Electrician: Ray Coates, Camera Grip: Freddy Fry, Stills Photography: David Appleby, Editor: Gerry Hambling, Assistant Editor: Eddy Joseph, Assistant Editor: Tony Orton, Assistant Editor: Richard Taylor, Production Designer: Geoffrey Kirkland, Art Director: Evan Hercules, Art Department Assistant: Katherine Kubrick, Property Master: John Leuenberger, Property Buyer: Karen Brookes, Dressing Props: John Hemmington, Standby Props: Bob Hedges, Dennis Simmonds, Construction Manager: Bill Welch, Standby Carpenter: Alan Booth, Standby Painter: Douglas Regan, Standby Plasterer: Ken Clark, Stagehand: Bob Lapper, Rigger: Red Lawrence, Costume Designer: Milena Canonero, Wardrobe Mistress: Bobby Lavender, Make-up: Mary Hillman, Make-up: Penny Steyne, Hairdressing: Sarah Monzani, Hairdresser: Pat Hay, Music: Giorgio Moroder, Sound Mixer: Clive Winter, Sound Camera: Don Banks, Boom Operator: Ken Weston, Dubbing Mixer: Bill Rowe, Dubbing Editor: Rusty Coppleman, Fight arranger: Roy Scammell, Studio: Mediterranean Film Studios
Cast
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Brad Davis (Billy Hayes), Irene Miracle (Susan), Bo Hopkins (Tex), Paolo Bonacelli (Rifki), Paul Smith (Hamidou), Randy Quaid (Jimmy Booth), Norbert Weisser (Erich), John Hurt (Max), Mike Kellin (Mr Hayes), Franco Diogene (Yesil), Michael Ensign (Stanley Daniels), Gigi Ballista (chief judge), Kevork Malikyan (prosecutor), Peter Jeffrey (Ahmet), Joe Zammit Cordina (.), Zanninos Zanninou (Turkish detective), Yashar Adem (.), Michael Yannatos (translator), Raad Rawi, Vic Tablian (.), Tony Boyd (Aslan), Ahmed El Shenawi (Negdir), Dimos Starenios ([ticket seller]), Baron Casanov
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(29)
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v35 n4 Winter 2008 Pages: 164-172Title: Sultans of the Silver Screens:The Turk in Reactionary CinemaAuthor: BURRIS, Gregory A. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On representations of Turks in films and on television.
In: Empire n225 March 2008 Page: 142
Title: At home/DVD reissues: Midnight Express: 30th Anniversary...Author: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Edition".
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v25 n3 August 2005 Pages: 475-496
Title: The Midnight Express (1978) phenomenon and the image of...Author: MUTLU, Dilek Kaya Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Turkey". A critique of MIDNIGHT EXPRESS from production to reception with particular emphasis on the marketing and promotion of the film and the controversy it caused in Turk- ey.
In: CinémAction n105 2002 Pages: 228-236
Title: Midnight Express: un film culteAuthor: LE FLOHIC, Claude Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of Alan Parker's MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - his representation of the story of Billy Hayes, accused of drug smuggling and imprisoned in Turkey.
In: Empire n122 August 1999 Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review nSpecial #16 1996 Pages: 53-57
Title: [Film Review - nSpecial #16 1996: no known title]Author: JUDD, Nevil Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, considering its reception by viewers as an indictment of a corrupt and unjust legal system or blatant racism.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993 Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993 Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n7 July 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Laser disc note
In: Cinemaya n17/18 Aut/Win 1992 Pages: 16-19
Title: The power & the dangerAuthor: BASUTÇU, Mehmet Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an issue devoted to how Western filmmakers regard and have portrayed the East an article which looks at the way films deal with Turkey in particular MIDNIGHT EXPRESS and JOURNEY TOWARDS HOPE
In: Screen International n175 3 Feb 1979 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n175 3 Feb 1979: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on the Golden globe awards 1978 won by this film.
In: The Guild of British Film Editors Journal n50 March 1978 Pages: 19-20
Title: [ The Guild of British Film Editors Journal - n50 March 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director on location and editing.
In: Screen International n152 19 Aug 1978 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n152 19 Aug 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n153 26 Aug 1978 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n153 26 Aug 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Amnesty International disassociates from film.
In: Time Out n443 13 Oct 1978 Page: 3
Title: [Time Out - n443 13 Oct 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter on the attitude of the British government to the welfare of British people jailed in Turkey.
In: Films and Filming v24 n11 August 1978 Pages: 25-29
Title: [Films and Filming - v24 n11 August 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.
In: Time Out n436 11 Aug 1978 Page: 15, 36
Title: [Time Out - n436 11 Aug 1978: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Time Out n436 11 Aug 1978 Page: 3
Title: [Time Out - n436 11 Aug 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Correspondence.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v251 n33 18 May 1978 Page: 4
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v251 n33 18 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v45 n534 July 1978 Page: 139
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v45 n534 July 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Continental Film Review v25 n4 February 1978 Pages: 22-23
Title: [Continental Film Review - v25 n4 February 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Photoplay v29 n11 November 1978 Page: 14
Title: [Photoplay - v29 n11 November 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments by Billy Hayes (GB).
In: Filmmakers Monthly v12 n1 November 1978 Pages: 18-21
Title: [Filmmakers Monthly - v12 n1 November 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production notes on the film.
In: Films Illustrated v7 n84 August 1978 Page: 450
Title: [Films Illustrated - v7 n84 August 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v99 n2562 1 Jun 1978 Pages: 706-707
Title: [The Listener - v99 n2562 1 Jun 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 24 May 1978 Page: 27
Title: [Variety - 24 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v28 n8 August 1978 Pages: 44-45
Title: [Film Review - v28 n8 August 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinéaste v9 n2 Winter 1978/79 Pages: Winter 44-45
Title: [Cinéaste - v9 n2 Winter 1978/79: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n105 17 Sep 1977 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n105 17 Sep 1977: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n111 29 Oct 1977 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n111 29 Oct 1977: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: films of Alan Parker, 1976-2003Author: Gonthier Jr., David F. Pages: ix, 313 pages
Title: Oliver Stone
Author: LAVINGTON, Stephen Pages: 300 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-814105
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 10869 FeetStock date: 1990BFI identifier: C-658247
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-814105
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-106224
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status