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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 focuses on 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 which was based on a novel adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]]. | ''Midnight Express'' is a 1978 drama that focuses on 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 which was based on a novel adapted for the screen by [[Oliver Stone]]. | ||
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==Sterling L2A3== | ==Sterling L2A3== | ||
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==Colt M1911 (Replica)== | ==Colt M1911 (Replica)== | ||
An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou (Paul L. Smith). It 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. | An [[M1911]] is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou (Paul L. Smith). It 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|500px]] | [[Image:MidEx 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
Revision as of 21:01, 17 April 2012
Midnight Express is a 1978 drama that focuses on 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 which was based on a novel adapted for the screen by Oliver Stone.
The following guns 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)
An M1911 is carried by the Istanbul Prison warden Hamidou (Paul L. Smith). It 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.
