Documentary on Billy Hayes, the drug-smuggling subject of 1978's Oscar-winning crime classic Midnight Express, and how the blockbuster granted him...
Documentary on Billy Hayes, the drug-smuggling subject of 1978's Oscar-winning crime classic Midnight Express, and how the blockbuster granted him instant fame as well as unwanted attention from Turkey.
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78 %9 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
80 %49 reviewsAudience score rating
"What makes this one so unique is that it’s something of a corrective to the original work."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"At its most entertaining when detailing the making of “Midnight Express” and the contentious personalities involved."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The filmmakers — especially Parker — are shown to be less remorseful about the whole experience."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"An engaging documentary."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesMidnight Return: The Story Of Billy Hayes And Turkey | Details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA, Turkey, UK, Portugal
