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Escape from New York

Escape from New York

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