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Escape from New York

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

★ 7.1 (3329 votes) | 1981 | 1h 39m
Science FictionAction
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date May 23, 1981
  • Budget $6,000,000
  • Revenue $50,244,700
  • Production AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film

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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK | A Video Essay by Billie Jean of Video Nasty Presents | [HD] with Subtitles
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK | A Video Essay by Billie Jean of Video Nasty Presents | [HD] with Subtitles
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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Maybe Later - Film Clip
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - The Duke - Film Clip
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - The Duke - Film Clip
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Fight - Film Clip
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Fight - Film Clip
Escape From New York (1981) Interview with Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker
Escape From New York (1981) Interview with Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker
Escape From New York (1981) Unit Supervisor/Matte Artist Robert Skotak Talks Visual Effects HD
Escape From New York (1981) Unit Supervisor/Matte Artist Robert Skotak Talks Visual Effects HD
Official Trailer #2
Official Trailer #2
Official Trailer #1
Official Trailer #1
Escape From New York (2/2) Under Siege on Broadway (1981) HD
Escape From New York (2/2) Under Siege on Broadway (1981) HD
Escape From New York (1/2) Snake On The Run (1981) HD
Escape From New York (1/2) Snake On The Run (1981) HD
Escape from New York 1981 TV trailer
Escape from New York 1981 TV trailer

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