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Escape from New York
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Escape from New York (1981)

"1997. New York city is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
TMDb Score
71
R 1 hr 39 minJul 10th, 1981Science Fiction, Action
In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables.
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DirectorJohn Carpenter
StarringKurt RussellLee Van CleefErnest Borgnine

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Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell
as Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
as Cabbie
Donald Pleasence
as President of the United States

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 10th, 1981
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 23rd, 1999 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
Escape from New York on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:hostage, kidnapping, gangster, wrestling, cyberpunk, dystopia, taxi

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