Although the performances are good, the original story has been "Hollywoodised" and subsequently falls down on characterisation and the ridiculous escape at the end.
This review of Midnight Express (1978) was written by Marcus W on 17 Feb 2017.
Midnight Express has generally received very positive reviews.
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