{"product_id":"midnight-express-1978-movie-poster-vintage-original-daybill-alan-parker","title":"MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (1978) Movie Poster, Vintage Original Daybill, Alan Parker","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDNIGHT EXPRESS (1978) Movie Poster, Daybill, Vintage Original, Starring Brad Davis \u0026amp; John Hurt Directed by Alan Parker, written by Oliver Stone, Billy Hayes and Robert Hoffer is in Very Fine condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This original, vintage, unrestored Daybill Movie Poster with vibrant colours and a clean presentation is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e This poster has the 2 Daybill folds as issued with a small mark on the top right corner and edgewear on the left hand side bottom corner otherwise in excellent condition. This \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Australian Daybill cinema poster\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced for theatrical promotion of the film’s original release and features striking artwork capturing the tense and emotional themes of the movie. Australian Daybill posters are highly sought after by collectors due to their distinctive size and limited distribution to cinemas across the country. With its \u003cstrong\u003evibrant colour presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e and strong visual impact, this poster represents an excellent example of \u003cstrong\u003e1970s original movie memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e and would make a standout addition to any collection of classic film posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Express (1978)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and unforgettable \u003cstrong\u003eprison drama\u003c\/strong\u003e directed by acclaimed British filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e and based on the autobiographical book by \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Hayes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The screenplay was written by \u003cstrong\u003eOliver Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, who later became one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, and the film went on to become one of the most talked-about and controversial films of the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows American college student \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Hayes\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by \u003cstrong\u003eBrad Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is arrested in Turkey in 1970 after attempting to smuggle hashish out of the country. What initially appears to be a short legal ordeal quickly spirals into a nightmare when Billy is sentenced to several years inside a harsh Turkish prison. As the story unfolds, the film explores Billy’s desperate attempts to maintain his sanity and hope while enduring brutal conditions, corruption, and violence inside the prison system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the years pass, Billy forms uneasy friendships with fellow inmates, including the compassionate and resilient \u003cstrong\u003eMax\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by Academy Award winner \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hurt\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose performance earned him the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together they struggle to survive the psychological toll of imprisonment while holding onto the dream of freedom—symbolised by the “Midnight Express,” prison slang for an escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most striking elements of the film is its intense atmosphere. Director \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e masterfully builds tension through powerful performances, stark cinematography, and the unforgettable electronic score by \u003cstrong\u003eGiorgio Moroder\u003c\/strong\u003e, which also won an \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award for Best Original Score\u003c\/strong\u003e. The music became iconic and helped define the emotional tone of the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Express\u003c\/strong\u003e received widespread critical acclaim upon release and won two Academy Awards, including \u003cstrong\u003eBest Adapted Screenplay for Oliver Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film was also nominated for several other Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Its gritty realism, emotional intensity, and controversial depiction of prison life sparked international debate and cemented its reputation as one of the most powerful dramas of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Express (1978)\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a landmark film of the New Hollywood era, remembered for its raw storytelling, unforgettable performances, and gripping portrayal of survival against overwhelming odds. Original theatrical posters from the film’s release are highly collectible pieces of cinema history and are prized by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic 1970s film memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0077928\/\" title=\"Midnight Express (1978) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\"\u003eTo find out more about Midnight Express (1978) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40933049729088,"sku":"MIDEXP-78-DB-FLD","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/MidnightExpress_1978_DaybillVFcondition_2da98ebb-1184-4915-9978-2f748167dc32.webp?v=1773714757","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/midnight-express-1978-movie-poster-vintage-original-daybill-alan-parker","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}