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Escape from New York (1981)

R 99 min - Science Fiction, Action - 23 May 1981
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In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Director:  John Carpenter
Stars:  Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers, Frank Doubleday, John Strobel, George Buck Flower, John Cothran, Nancy Stephens, Steven Ford, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nick Castle, Debra Hill, Ox Baker, Joe Unger, Garrett Bergfeld, Wally Taylor

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Storyline

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Collections: John Carpenter
Tagline: 1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Genres: Science Fiction, Action

Details

Official Website:  http://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/escape-from-new-york/
Country:   United Kingdom,   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  23 May 1981

Box Office

Budget:  $6,000,000
Revenue:  $50,244,700

Company Credits

Production Companies:  AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 39 min
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