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Escape from New York

R19811h 39mJohn Carpenter
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 76
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"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."

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.

ActionThrillerScience Fiction
New York CityTaxiMartial ArtsStreet GangUsa PresidentWar VeteranKidnappingHostageLiberation Of PrisonersGangster

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Frequently asked questions

What is Escape from New York (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in Escape from New York?

Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell (Snake Plissken), Lee Van Cleef (Police Commissioner Bob Hauk), Ernest Borgnine (Cabbie), Donald Pleasence (President of the United States), Isaac Hayes (The Duke of New York). The film was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Escape from New York?

Escape from New York has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Escape from New York worth watching?

Escape from New York holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Action, Thriller, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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