Midnight Express

"Midnight Express" is a 1978 film based on a true story about Billy Hayes, an American student caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. The movie depicts his wrongful imprisonment, harsh treatment, and eventual escape from a brutal prison system. It highlights themes of injustice, desperation, and resilience. The film's intense portrayal of Hayes' experience raises awareness of legal and human rights issues faced by prisoners abroad. Overall, it offers a gripping and often sobering look at the perils of international drug laws and the struggle for survival within a corrupt or oppressive justice system.