Midnight Express

A young American is caught smuggling drugs out of a foreign country and receives a decades-long prison sentence. As he faces brutal conditions and diminishing hope, he relies on appeals from home and the possibility of a desperate escape to regain his freedom.

My take

You may like this if you want a tense, disturbing prison drama with strong performances and lasting impact; Not for you if you dislike graphic violence, bleak stories, or culturally stereotypical portrayals.

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