1981 Best Picture

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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.”

1981

99 min

Rated R

7.1IMDB

76Metacritic

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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Science FictionAction

Director

John Carpenter

Cast

Kurt RussellLee Van CleefErnest BorgnineDonald PleasenceIsaac HayesSeason HubleyHarry Dean StantonAdrienne Barbeau

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Keywords

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