Billy Hayes (writer)
William "Billy" Hayes (born April 3, 1947) is an American writer, actor, convicted drug smuggler and director. He is best known for his autobiographical book Midnight Express, about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison after being convicted of smuggling hashish. He was one of hundreds of U.S. citizens in foreign jails serving drug charge sentences following a drug smuggling crackdown by foreign governments.
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