Escape from New York (1981)
R 10 Jul 1981 • Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi • 1h 39m
In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables.
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Language:
English
Awards:
6 nominations
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
76
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Box Office Total:
$25,244,626