Midnight Express (1978) is a prison drama thriller [FULL MOVIE]

Directed by Alan Parker and written by Oliver Stone, based on the real-life story of Billy Hayes. The film follows Billy, an American caught smuggling hashish in Turkey, who is sentenced to a brutal Turkish prison. As he endures inhumane conditions, torture, and corruption, he desperately plans his escape.

The movie is known for its intense realism, psychological horror, and haunting soundtrack (by Giorgio Moroder). It became highly controversial for its depiction of Turkish prisons, leading to criticism from Turkey for its harsh portrayal.