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Escape from New York

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

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Release date: 1981

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Rating 7.1

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1h 39m

Escape from New York
Science FictionAction

Overview

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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Cast

Key Crew

DH

Debra Hill

Producer
JC

John Carpenter

Screenplay
JC

John Carpenter

Director
JE

Jake Eberts

Executive Producer

Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer #2

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Escape from New York 1981 TV trailer

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