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Escape from New York (1981)

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

Director: John Carpenter |Writers: Nick Castle, John Carpenter |Stars: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine
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★ 7.0/10
Rating: ★ 7.0/10 (3,657 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Duration: 1h 39m
Language: EN
Release Date: Jul 10, 1981
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Director: John Carpenter
Franchise: Escape From ... Collection

Storyline

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.

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Movie Details

Original titleEscape from New York
Release dateJul 10, 1981
StatusReleased
Keywordsnew york city, dystopia, anti hero, martial arts, kidnapping, gangster, usa president, war veteran, street gang, hostage, taxi, liberation of prisoners
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FAQ

What is Escape from New York about?

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.

When was Escape from New York released?

Escape from New York was released on Jul 10, 1981 (status: Released).

Who directed Escape from New York?

John Carpenter directed Escape from New York.

What is the TMDB rating of Escape from New York?

Escape from New York has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 3,657 votes.