Movie · 1981
Escape from New York
1h 39m
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
John Carpenter
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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Feels most like The Chronicles of Riddick, Mad Max 2 and Escape from L.A.
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Original title
Escape from New York
Director
John Carpenter
Year
1981
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction