Midnight Express

Book • 1977

Author

Billy Hayes

Author

William Hoffer

Midnight Express is a non-fiction book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffer, detailing Hayes' experiences as a young American imprisoned in Turkey for attempting to smuggle hashish.

The book chronicles his extended sentence and eventual escape.

Mentioned by

Roger Avary

Wes Bos

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Roger Avary

, who notes the film's inaccuracy compared to Billy Hayes' real experiences.

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