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Escape from New York (1981)

Escape from New York (1981)

Action Science Fiction Thriller

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

Release Date: 1981, May 23
Directors: John Carpenter
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Cast: Harry Dean Stanton, Rodger Bumpass, Kurt Russell, George Buck Flower, Lee Van Cleef, Steven Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Nancy Stephens, Nick Castle, Adrienne Barbeau

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.

Keywords:

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