Midnight express
(DVD)
Contributors
Parker, Alan, 1944-2020. Director
Marshall, Alan, 1938- Film producer
Puttnam, David, 1941- Film producer
Stone, Oliver. Screenwriter
Moroder, Giorgio. Composer
Marshall, Alan, 1938- Film producer
Puttnam, David, 1941- Film producer
Stone, Oliver. Screenwriter
Moroder, Giorgio. Composer
Published
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, ©1998.
Edition
20th anniversary ed.
ISBN
0767817486, 9780767817486
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY | DVD MIDNIGH | On Shelf |
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Published
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, ©1998.
Format
DVD
Edition
20th anniversary ed.
Language
English
ISBN
0767817486, 9780767817486
UPC
043396005495
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.
General Note
Based on the nonfiction book Midnight express by William Hayes with William Hoffer.
General Note
Special features include: documentary featurette entitled I'm healthy, I'm alive and I'm free ; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, Michael Seresin ; editor, Gerry Hambling ; executive producer, Peter Guber ; music created by Giorgio Moroder.
Participants/Performers
Brad Davis, John Hurt, Randy Quaid, Irene Miracle.
Description
American citizen Billy Hayes is sentenced to four years in a brutal Turkish prison after being caught trying to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul. When his sentence is changed to life just days before his release, he has no choice but to try to escape.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details
DVD, Widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1) on side A and Full screen presentation on side B.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
English and French language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English or French; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
Awards
Academy Award, 1979: Best music, original score; Best writing, screenplay based on material from another medium
Awards
Golden Globe, 1979: Best motion picture, drama; Best motion picture acting debut, female (Miracle); Best motion picture acting debut, male (Davis); Best motion picture actor in a supporting rol (Hurt); Best original score; Best screenplay
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Parker, A., Marshall, A., Puttnam, D., Stone, O., Moroder, G., Davis, B., Hurt, J., Quaid, R., Miracle, I., Hayes, B., & Hoffer, W. (1998). Midnight express (20th anniversary ed.). Columbia TriStar Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alan Parker et al.. 1998. Midnight Express. Columbia TriStar Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alan Parker et al.. Midnight Express Columbia TriStar Home Video, 1998.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Parker, Alan, et al. Midnight Express 20th anniversary ed., Columbia TriStar Home Video, 1998.
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