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[[Image:MidnightExpress.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Midnight Express'' (1978)]] | [[Image:MidnightExpress.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Midnight Express'' (1978)]] | ||
''Midnight Express'' is a 1978 drama that | '''''Midnight Express''''' is a 1978 drama that tells the true story of Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]), a young American who is sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling and the harrowing conditions he must endure while incarcerated there. The film was directed by Alan Parker (''[[Mississippi Burning]]'') and was based on a novel that was adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]], who received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Midnight Express'':''' | |||
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==Sterling L2A3== | ==Sterling L2A3== | ||
Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the [[Sterling SMG|Sterling L2A3]] notably at the airport. | Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the [[Sterling SMG|Sterling L2A3]] notably at the airport. | ||
[[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:SterlingSMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 02.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldiers points the muzzle of his at Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]),]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 09.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==M1928A1 Thompson== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
An [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928A1 Thompson]] is briefly seen held by a Turkish soldier at the airport. | An [[Thompson Submachine Gun|M1928A1 Thompson]] is briefly seen held by a Turkish soldier at the airport. | ||
[[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1 T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 01.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Uzi== | ==Uzi== | ||
A full size [[Uzi]] is also seen carried by Turkish soldiers at the airport. | A full size [[Uzi]] is also seen carried by Turkish soldiers at the airport. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 04.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is briefly seen carried by a Turkish guard while Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) is in the courtroom. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is briefly seen carried by a Turkish guard while Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) is in the courtroom. | ||
[[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | [[Image:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|World War II Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstock]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 10.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 28== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 28== | ||
Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy. | Tex ([[Bo Hopkins]]) is seen pulling a [[Smith & Wesson Model 28]] on Billy. | ||
[[ | [[File:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Beretta M1934== | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs. | A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs. | ||
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 08.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Turkish officer is seen pulling a [[Beretta M1934]] when Billy is caught with the drugs.]] | ||
==Colt M1911 (Replica)== | ==Colt M1911 (Replica)== | ||
What appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou ([[Paul L. Smith]]). The pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide, indicating a PFC Replica. | |||
[[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | [[Image:M1911-RAFIssue455.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 13.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be an [[M1911]] pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes ([[Brad Davis]]) and held on the warden. ]] | ||
[[Image:MidEx 14.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MidEx 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the pistol. Note the "SM" logo is seen on its slide, indicating that the pistol is a PFC Replica.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Biographical Movie]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:44, 29 March 2021
Midnight Express is a 1978 drama that tells the true story of Billy Hayes (Brad Davis), a young American who is sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling and the harrowing conditions he must endure while incarcerated there. The film was directed by Alan Parker (Mississippi Burning) and was based on a novel that was adapted for the screen by Oliver Stone, who received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The following weapons were used in the film Midnight Express:
Sterling L2A3
Turkish soldiers are seen carrying the Sterling L2A3 notably at the airport.
M1928A1 Thompson
An M1928A1 Thompson is briefly seen held by a Turkish soldier at the airport.
Uzi
A full size Uzi is also seen carried by Turkish soldiers at the airport.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is briefly seen carried by a Turkish guard while Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is in the courtroom.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
Tex (Bo Hopkins) is seen pulling a Smith & Wesson Model 28 on Billy.
Beretta M1934
A Turkish officer is seen pulling a Beretta M1934 when Billy is caught with the drugs.
Colt M1911 (Replica)
What appears to be an M1911 pistol is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou (Paul L. Smith). The pistol is taken from his holster by Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) and held on the warden. At one point, the "SM" logo is seen on its slide, indicating a PFC Replica.
