Escape from L.A.
1996 · 1h 41m · Action, Science Fiction, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Snake is back.
Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.
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John Carpenter5.9Smart score
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