‘Hit and Run’ Facts Are Questioned
Re: “Hit and Run” by Kim Master and Nancy Griffin: While Peter Guber’s drive and enthusiasm were instrumental in getting the film version of “Midnight Express” made, he didn’t “commission the writing of the book.” (I’d almost finished a first draft before he even got involved. And he certainly didn’t “option the story for $10,000,” as stated. These inaccuracies make me question the rest of what is purported to be a scrupulously researched book.
BILLY HAYES
Los Angeles
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Billy Hayes’ book documented his experiences in a Turkish prison after being arrested for drug-smuggling. The film adaptation was released in 1978.
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