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He actually escpaed in a rowing boat, he had been transfered from the mainland prison to an island prison and monitored that when there were storms the boats that brought supplies and things into the prisons cast off there smaller row boats, life boats and left them rather than lose them in the storm - he carved a hole in the wall of his cell like the film shows but then rowed to turkey - from there he swam across the border into Greece and was picked up by the American embassy from greek military custody.
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Midnight Express is it a true story?
The film Midnight Express (1978) was based on the events experienced by American Billy Hayes, who was sent to a prison in Turkey for trying to smuggle hash out of that country. Hayes wrote a book about it, but the film deviated from the book and upset the Turkish authorities for painting such a brutal picture. The title Midnight Express, is a slang term for a prison escape attempt.
Is Billy Hayes from Midnight Express still alive?
Yes, he is 61 years old. ==thanks to whoever u r! :)=
Who is bob Hayes birth parents?
John Hayes and mary Hayes
Does Hayes Grier have a middle name?
Hayes Grier has a middle name; his full name is Hayes Benjamin Grier.
Does Isaac Hayes have a son named Vincent Hayes?
Yes
When was Billy Hayes - writer - born?
Billy Hayes - writer - was born on 1947-04-03.
Is there a photo of Billy Hayes on the internet?
Is there a photo of Billy Hayes out there? He is the man portrayed in the movie Midnight Express.
Who did the Dallas Mavericks hire as their new pa announcer?
Billy Hayes
Billy Hayes from midnight express is he married and does he have children?
Read "RUN TOWARD THE BLAZING SUN"
Midnight Express is it a true story?
The film Midnight Express (1978) was based on the events experienced by American Billy Hayes, who was sent to a prison in Turkey for trying to smuggle hash out of that country. Hayes wrote a book about it, but the film deviated from the book and upset the Turkish authorities for painting such a brutal picture. The title Midnight Express, is a slang term for a prison escape attempt.
Who were the members of wavves?
Zach Hill Billy Hayes Jacob Cooper Nathan Williams Stephen Pope
What actors and actresses appeared in Midnight Return - 2014?
The cast of Midnight Return - 2014 includes: Billy Hayes as himself
Is Billy Hayes from Midnight Express still alive?
Yes, he is 61 years old. ==thanks to whoever u r! :)=
What actors and actresses appeared in Sawdust Love - 1916?
The cast of Sawdust Love - 1916 includes: Billy Armstrong Tom Hayes
Who wrote blue Christmas?
The song Blue Christmas was written by Jay W. Johnson and Billy Hayes.
Isaac Hayes movies?
Some movies that star Isaac Hayes include Escape from New York and Dead Aim. One of his best known roles, however, is as the voice of Chef in the television series South Park.
What is the name of the actor who plays Billy Hayes in the National Geographic show Locked up Abroad- Midnight Express?
ROBBIE JARVIS is the name of the actor.
