Escape from New York

"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.

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Release Date	May 23, 1981
Status	Released
Original Title	Escape from New York
Runtime	1h 39min
Budget	$6,000,000
Revenue	$50,244,700
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Production Companies	AVCO Embassy Pictures Goldcrest International Film Investors City Films Taurus Film

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