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Synopsis:
Alan Parker's outstanding, harrowing drama based on the true story of an American student arrested for drug smuggling while on holiday in Turkey, and thrown into a prison ruled by a sadistic warder. Controversial themes are boldly dealt with, and while some feel it is all rather simplistic, it's almost impossible to deny the power of the piece. Brad Davis, John Hurt and Randy Quaid head the cast. Oliver Stone scooped an Oscar for his screenplay, while Parker was awarded the Best Director Bafta i…
Starring:
Brad Davis as Billy Hayes, John Hurt as Max, Randy Quaid as Jimmy Booth, Irene Miracle as Susan, Bo Hopkins as Tex, Paul L Smith, Paolo Bonacelli as Rifki, Mike Kellin, Paul Smith as Hamidou, Norbert Weisser as Erich, Michael Ensign, Kevork Malikyan
Credits:
Alan Parker - Director, Billy Hayes - Scriptwriter, William Hoffer - Scriptwriter, Oliver Stone - Scriptwriter, Peter Guber - Executive-Producer, Alan Marshall - Producer, David Puttnam - Producer
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