Escape from New York

1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Plot Summary

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.

7.1 /10

1981

US

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