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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.”
7.0(3,544 votes)·1981 99m·EN· United Kingdom
Directed by John Carpenter
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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7.0/10
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Director
John Carpenter
Studios
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
Budget
$6.0M
Revenue
$50.2M