Escape from New York (1981)
23/05/1981 (GB)•Science Fiction, Action•1h 39m
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1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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.
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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$6,000,000.00
Revenue$50,244,700.00
Keywords
- new york city
- taxi
- martial arts
- street gang
- usa president
- war veteran
- kidnapping
- hostage
- liberation of prisoners
- gangster
- dystopia
- anti hero
- post-apocalyptic future
- wrestling
- villain
- attempt to escape
- rescue mission
- police operation
- cyberpunk
- urban setting
- reluctant hero