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Escape from New York (1981)

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overview : 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.

Release Date : May 23, 1981

Runtime : 1h 39m

Genre : Science Fiction  Action  

Companies : AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films

Countries : United Kingdom, United States of America

Keywords : new york city, taxi, martial arts, street gang, usa president, war veteran, kidnapping, hostage, liberation of prisoners, gangster, dystopia, anti hero, post-apocalyptic future, wrestling, villain, attempt to escape, rescue mission, police operation, cyberpunk, electronic music score, urban setting, reluctant hero


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