The true story of an American college student's nightmarish experience in a Turkish prison.
Oscar Winner: Best Music, Original Score - Giorgio Moroder Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - Oliver Stone; Oscar Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - John Hurt Best Director - Alan Parker Best Film Editing - Gerry Hambling Best Picture; Golden Globe Winner: Best Motion Picture - Drama Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Female, Irene Miracle Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Male, Brad Davis Best Motion Picture Actor in a Supporting Role - John Hurt Best Original Score - Motion Picture, Giorgio Moroder Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Oliver Stone ; Golden Globe Nominee: Best Director - Motion Picture, Alan Parker Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama, Brad Davis