R 1981 Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Escape from New York

Name: Escape from New York
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1981-05-23
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes

“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”

1h 39m 99 min

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by John Carpenter

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In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.