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Escape from New York

Escape from New York (1981)

R 1h 39m 7.0/10 IMDb
Science FictionAction

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.

Director: John Carpenter

Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes

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Gore / graphic violence Gun violence
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