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Escape from New York (1981)

Film · 1981 · 99 min · R · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

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.

Directed by John Carpenter

Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas26 June 1981
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release21 November 2000
First release anywhere23 May 1981

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