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Escape from New York

Film Info
Showtime
Showtime
Premiere Type
Premiere Type
No Premiere
Category
Film Category
Feature
Runtime
Run Time
1h 39m
Country
Country
United States
Directed by
Directed by
John Carpenter
Produced by
Produced By
Debra Hill, Larry Franco
Written by
Written by
Nick Castle, John Carpenter
Main Cast
Main Cast
Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine
Synopsis
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

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