"Too little of too much" would describe this movie well, which presented us a dystopian...
Escape from New York
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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Escape from New York
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 23, 1981
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Science Fiction, Action
User Score
71%
Original Title
Escape from New York
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
Director
John Carpenter
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$50,244,700
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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