MOVIE
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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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- Release
- 1981-05-23
- Rating
- R
- TMDB score
- 7.0/10
- Original language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Production
- United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
- Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors
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