On This Day

Midnight Express wins Best Film Golden Globe

January 27th 1979

11:17 27 January 2024

Alan Parker's 'Midnight Express' won the Best Film (Drama) Golden Globe at the 36th Golden Globe ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on this day in 1979. The movie received a total of eight nominations and won also for Best Supporting Actor: John Hurt, Best Screenplay: Oliver Stone, Best Original Score: Giorgio Moroder, Best Male Acting Debut: Brad Davis, Best Female Acting Debut: Irene Miracle.