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1978 · 121 min · R

Midnight Express

Directed by Alan Parker · Drama, Crime

Midnight Express (1978) is a Drama film, directed by Alan Parker set in Istanbul during the 1970s. It runs 121 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of survival and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography
Michael Seresin
Cast
Brad DavisIrene MiracleBo HopkinsPaolo BonacelliPaul L. SmithRandy QuaidNorbert WeisserJohn Hurt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Istanbul
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
SurvivalMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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