Escape from New York (1981)

Directed by John Carpenter

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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.

Genre: Science Fiction, Action

Language: en

Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America

Production

Cinematographer: Dean Cundey · Composers: Alan Howarth, John Carpenter · Editor: Todd C. Ramsay · Production Design: Joe Alves

Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures

Budget: $6.0M

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