Escape from New York
1981 · 1h 39m · Action, Science Fiction, Thriller · United Kingdom, Germany · Rated R (US)
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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John Carpenter7.0Smart score
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