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William "Billy" Hayes (born April 3, 1947) is an American writer, actor, film director and convicted drug smuggler. He is best known for his autobiographical book Midnight Express about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison, after being convicted of smuggling hashish.
Midnight Express is a 1978 prison drama film directed by Alan Parker and adapted by Oliver Stone from Billy Hayes's 1977 memoir of the same name.The film centers on Hayes (played by Brad Davis), a young American student, who is sent to a Turkish prison for trying to smuggle hashish out of the country.
Robert Creel Davis (November 6, 1949 – September 8, 1991), known professionally as Brad Davis, was an American actor.For his debut film role as Billy Hayes in the 1978 film Midnight Express, he won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor and was nominated for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, along with BAFTA Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Most ...
LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker Alan Parker, one of Britain's most successful directors whose movies included “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express” and “Evita,” has died at 76, his family said.
Oliver Stone, acknowledged master of revisionist history, has made several self-serving comments about me and the film version of “Midnight Express” in his new book. Oliver, whose films are ...
Condrey (far left) during the Midnight Express's scaffold match against the Road Warriors at Starrcade '86. In early 1986, Condrey and Eaton won the NWA World Tag Team Titles from the Rock 'n' Roll Express on Superstars on the Superstation and feuded with them until Condrey left the promotion in early 1987. He left overnight, giving no notice ...
Bobby Lee Eaton (August 14, 1958 – August 4, 2021) was an American professional wrestler best known as "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. [2] He was most famous for his work in tag teams, especially as one-half of The Midnight Express.
Actually, The Late Late Show is reportedly going to be replaced with a revival of an old show, @Midnight, produced by Stephen Colbert.So what is @Midnight? The comedy game show originally ran 600 ...