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Midnight Express

Fort St Elmo

Valletta · Malta  ·  Prison courtyards and balconies

Midnight Express filmed at Fort St Elmo, Valletta. The courtyards and balconies of the film's prison are those of this old fort, which now houses a police academy. On screen it's Sagmalcilar Prison.

Where to go

35.901944, 14.518611

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Midnight Express (1978)
On screen
Sagmalcilar Prison
In real life
Fort St Elmo, Valletta
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Midnight Express film at Fort St Elmo?
At 35.901944, 14.518611 in Valletta. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Fort St Elmo?
Access not confirmed.
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