Escape from New York

Escape from New York (1981)

1981-05-23 · 99 min · Rating 7.05/10 (3472 votes)

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

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.

Action Science Fiction Thriller
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anti hero attempt to escape cyberpunk dystopia gangster hostage kidnapping liberation of prisoners martial arts new york city police operation post-apocalyptic future reluctant hero rescue mission street gang taxi urban setting usa president villain war veteran wrestling

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