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Escape from New York

1981
Directed byJohn Carpenter
1h 39m

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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Kurt RussellSnake PlisskenLee Van CleefPolice Commissioner Bob HaukErnest Borgnine
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Science FictionActionThriller
STATUSReleased
RATING
7.0

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