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Escape from New York
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.
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“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”
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Escape from New York 1981 TV trailer
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- May 23, 1981
- 1h 39m
- English
- John Carpenter
- Nick Castle, John Carpenter
- Released
- $6.0M
- $50.2M
