Question 1

Why was Midnight Express banned in Turkey for over a decade?

Accepted Answer

The film was banned (and never released theatrically) in Turkey until 1992 when the private television channel HBB broadcast it.

Question 2

What extreme method did John Hurt use to prepare for his role in Midnight Express?

Accepted Answer

Sir John Hurt stopped bathing for most of the 53-day schedule to get into character, and his colleagues avoided being close to him because he reeked so badly.

Question 3

What two paths to freedom does Billy Hayes have in Midnight Express?

Accepted Answer

Billy Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, family, and the American government, or the 'Midnight Express'.

Question 4

Which major film festivals recognized Midnight Express?

Accepted Answer

Midnight Express was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1978 and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2010.

Question 5

How was Midnight Express used by the U.S. Navy in the early 1980s?

Accepted Answer

In the early 1980s, the movie was commonly shown aboard U.S. Naval ships before they would pull into overseas ports where drugs were a common problem.

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