Midnight Express (1978) Vintage CED RCA SelectaVision Videodisc TESTED WORKING

Midnight Express (1978) Vintage CED RCA SelectaVision Videodisc TESTED WORKING

*Midnight Express* (1978) is a harrowing drama based on the true story of Billy Hayes, an American college student who is arrested and imprisoned in Turkey for attempting to smuggle drugs out of the country. Directed by Alan Parker and written by Oliver Stone, the film chronicles Hayes’ brutal experience in a Turkish prison as he fights to survive the harsh conditions and ultimately seeks a way to escape. With powerful performances, particularly by Brad Davis as Hayes, *Midnight Express* explores themes of freedom, injustice, and the dehumanizing effects of incarceration. The film's intense storytelling and emotional impact made it a critical success, winning two Academy Awards.

RCA's SelectaVision CED (Capacitance Electronic Disc) was an innovative home video format introduced in the late 1970s, featuring vinyl-like discs that provided a unique way to enjoy movies at home.