Midnight Express: Deluxe Widescreen Presentation (1978 / 1994) Columbia Pictures / Columbia TriStar Home Video LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - EX
Midnight Express: Deluxe Widescreen Presentation (1978 / 1994) Columbia Pictures / Columbia TriStar Home Video LaserDisc 2-Disc Set - EX
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Double Academy Award-winning prison drama film directed by Alan Parker, screenplay by Oliver Stone based on the autobiographical book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffer, executive produced by Peter Guber, produced by Alan Marshall and David Puttnam, starring Brad Davis alongside Randy Quaid, John Hurt, Bo Hopkins, Irene Miracle, and Paul L. Smith.
Presents the 120-minute feature film across three Extended Play (CLV) sides on two discs. Mastered in a letterbox transfer preserving its original 1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio, featuring original Oscar-winning electronic score composed by Giorgio Moroder, detailed back-cover essay chronicling the true story of Billy Hayes, production trivia, Cannes film festival background, and a 43-chapter index across three sides.
Distributed on LaserDisc by Columbia Pictures / A Casablanca Filmworks Production / Columbia TriStar Home Video (Catalog # 79306 / ISBN 0-8001-3683-7 / UPC 043396793064).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage 2-disc sleeve. Front Cover: High-gloss blue artwork depicting Billy Hayes's passport photo stamped with a red "CANCELLED" mark over a photo of Hayes raising his hands, top gold "DELUXE WIDESCREEN PRESENTATION" header, red script title "Midnight Express", and "WINNER OF TWO ACADEMY AWARDS" badge. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 3 photo stills (including Brad Davis staring intently through a window frame, Davis with Irene Miracle, and Davis with John Hurt), detailed biographical/production essay, full billing block, technical badges, and a 43-chapter index across three sides.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, clean spine with sharp typography and light corner shelf wear.
Discs & Contents EX: 2-disc set including clean optical playing surfaces with original Columbia TriStar center labels. Side 4 contains no program material. Printed in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format |
LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - Drama / Biography / True Story / Prison / Escape / Oscar Winner / Alan Parker / Oliver Stone / Giorgio Moroder / Letterboxed |
| Play Format |
Extended Play (CLV) / 2 Discs / 3 Sides (Side 4 Blank) |
| Catalog # |
79306 |
| UPC |
043396793064 |
| ISBN |
0-8001-3683-7 |
| Distributor |
Columbia Pictures / Casablanca Filmworks / Columbia TriStar Home Video |
| Release Year |
1994 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1978 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.) |
| Director & Writers |
Directed by Alan Parker / Screenplay by Oliver Stone / Based on the book by Billy Hayes & William Hoffer / Produced by Alan Marshall & David Puttnam / Executive Producer Peter Guber / Music by Giorgio Moroder |
| Starring |
Brad Davis, Randy Quaid, John Hurt, Bo Hopkins, Irene Miracle, Paul L. Smith, Norbert Weisser |
| Running Time |
Approx. 120 Minutes / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format |
Digital Sound Stereo / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio |
Original Theatrical Letterbox Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification |
R |
| Special Features |
Original 1.85:1 letterbox transfer, 2 Academy Awards (Best Screenplay Adaptation by Oliver Stone & Best Original Score by Giorgio Moroder), production essay, and 43 chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture |
Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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