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Midnight Express [DVD] [1978]

Brad Davis (Actor), Irene Miracle (Actor), Alan Parker (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul L. Smith
  • Directors: Alan Parker
  • Writers: Billy Hayes, Oliver Stone, William Hoffer
  • Producers: Alan Marshall, David Puttnam, Peter Guber
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English, German
  • Subtitles: Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 11 July 2007
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CYO2
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,701 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)

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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 abhor 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 2kg of hashish while attempting to board a flight from Istanbul 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, Amazon.com

Special Features

Full Screen
1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 10
German
English
Region 2
Mono English German
Mono
Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
Filmographies
Czech\Danish\Dutch\Finnish\French\German\Greek\Hebrew\Hindi\Hungarian\Icelandic\Italian\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fortunate chap, 6 Oct 2009
By S. Kennedy "ebony" (N.Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midnight Express (30th Anniversary Edition) [DVD] [1978] (DVD)
A good movie if you like real time prison stories. This guy was a lucky punter to get out alive- how many haven't ? Compelling viewing with a happy ending- just about.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Prison Filming At Its Best, 19 May 2004
This review is from: Midnight Express [DVD] [1978] (DVD)
When talking about prison films, the Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile always come up in the conversation. However, although these two films are really good, i personally think that Midnight Express doesn't get the amount of credit it should.
The fact that this film is based around a true story makes the whole thing more enjoyable. A lot of films that are based on true stories try too hard to push that extra bit harder for cinematic effect. This film doesn't do this, which makes it more realistic.
One of the best scenes in the film is at the begining, it is this episode of events that makes the film so grea and thankfully, the film makers have managed to keep up the pace throughout the rest of the film.
Great film and i can't think of enough speculatives to use for its brilliance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Midnight Express, 29 Jan 2010
By Mr. K. J. Luxford (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midnight Express (30th Anniversary Edition) [DVD] [1978] (DVD)
A classic film which still holds you enthralled after all this time. To think it is a true story makes it all the more fascinating.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant
I am jumping the gun a bit here as I havent watched this film since 1979. I was 17 years old and this film really affected me and I have talked about it many times over the years... Read more
Published 22 days ago by daisydoodles

5.0 out of 5 stars i like reading.
one of the most interesting dvd i have seen for a long time i can recomend this dvd to enyone.it gives a lesson to all not to touch drugs.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Roy Cawthorne

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely disappointing.
Read this book twice - thought it was so good the first time, wanted to read it a second time before watching the film. How disappointed was I? Read more
Published 3 months ago by baileymaz

2.0 out of 5 stars Distasteful, racist and dishonest film
Alan Parker made "Midnight Express" in 1978, four years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, at a time when the Turks' name internationally was mud, and the world was ready to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter Scott-presland

4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, brutal prison drama
My husband suggest that we watch this classic film and although violent and somewhat less true to life than the book, it was well worth viewing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by TheGerbilTamer

5.0 out of 5 stars A great classic
There are always a few films that stick in my my mind after having seen them for the first time in the cinema at the time of the initial release. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Paul B

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favourites ....
A very intense roller coaster ride of emotions makes the audience challenge some of our fundamental beliefs as to what is right and what is wrong and with a superb music score /... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. C. D. Ryall

5.0 out of 5 stars phenomenal
This film moves me just as much today as it did when I first saw it 30 years ago. I loved being able to also view the director's comments this time around.
Published 18 months ago by Bemis K. Elizabeth

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good version
Good picture and sound quality.
A big improvement over the original 25th Anniversary issue.Midnight Express (30th Anniversary Edition) [DVD] [1978]
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Alan East

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent DVD!
Bought as a prezzie for a friend.
She loved it!
Would highly recomend. :)
Published 18 months ago by Simon J Pattison

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