Escape from New York

Name: Escape from New York
Released: 1981
Duration: 99 min

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

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Dystopian prison city Gritty antiheroism High stakes rescue Urban survivalism Bleak futurism Kinetic action

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Release: 1981
Runtime: 99 min

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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 free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

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