Full awards and nominations of Midnight Express
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Drama
Based on William Hayes's autobiography, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS tells the harrowing story of a young American tourist arrested and sentenced to 30 years in prison by Turkish authorities for trying to smuggle two kilos of hashish out of the country. Billy (Brad Davis), suffering through the harsh realities of the Turkish penal system, sees a glimmer of hope when his father (Billy Kellin) arrives from the States with the intention of securing ... [+]
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51th Academy Awards (1979) - Movies from 1978
- nom. Best Picture
- nom. Best Director (Alan Parker)
- nom. Best Supporting Actor (John Hurt)
- winner Best Adapted Screenplay (Oliver Stone)
- nom. Best Film Editing (Gerry Hambling)
- winner Best Music (Score) (Giorgio Moroder)
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36th Golden Globes Awards (1979) - Movies from 1978
- winner Best Picture - Drama
- nom. Best Director (Alan Parker)
- nom. Best Leading Actor Drama (Brad Davis)
- winner Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (John Hurt)
- winner Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Male (Brad Davis)
- winner Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Female (Irene Miracle)
- winner Best Screenplay (Oliver Stone)
- winner Best Original Score (Giorgio Moroder)
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BAFTA 1979: British Academy Film Awards (Movies from 1978)
- nom. Best Film
- winner Best Director (Alan Parker)
- nom. Best Leading Actor (Brad Davis)
- winner Best Supporting Actor (John Hurt)
- nom. Most Outstanding Newcomer to Film (Brad Davis)
- winner Best Editing (Gerry Hambling)
- Cannes Film Festival 1978
- Writers Guild Awards (WGA) - Movies from 1978
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NBR (National Board of Review) - Awards for 1978
- nom. Top Ten Films
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Los Angeles Film Critics Awards 1978
- nom. Best Picture
- nom. Best Director (Alan Parker)
- winner Best Score (Giorgio Moroder)
- Directors Guild of America (DGA) - 1978 Productions