UNITED STATES · 1981

Escape from New York

John Carpenter
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Synopsis

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.

Year1981
CountryUnited States
DirectorJohn Carpenter
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