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Escape from New York (1981)

Directed by John Carpenter

Action | Adventure | Thriller

Most recently watched by sensoria, ashe5k, Javitron, scottfinn, archstanton43, eduardovictory, noahphex, lolareels, BTSjunkie

Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 99 minutes

Actors

Kurt Russell | Lee Van Cleef | Ernest Borgnine | Donald Pleasence | Isaac Hayes | Season Hubley | Harry Dean Stanton | Adrienne Barbeau | Tom Atkins | Charles Cyphers | Frank Doubleday | John Strobel | George Buck Flower | John Cothran, Jr. | Nancy Stephens | Steven Ford | John Carpenter | Jamie Lee Curtis | Nick Castle | Debra Hill | Ox Baker | Joe Unger | Garrett Bergfeld | Wally Taylor

Viewing History (seen 10 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
07/10/2023TV4K Blu-rayOwned8.5 stars
08/28/2022TV4K Blu-rayOwned8.5 stars
09/04/2019TVBlu-rayOwned8.5 stars
11/14/2018Movie ScreenDigitalTheater8.5 stars
12/11/2016TVBlu-rayOwned8.5 stars
04/12/2014Movie ScreenFilmTheater8.5 stars
06/16/2013Movie ScreenDigitalTheater9 stars
04/10/2013TVDVDOwned9 stars
05/04/2012TVBroadcastTV9 stars
04/07/2012TVDVDOwned9 stars
 

Viewing Notes

I know I probably shouldn’t watch this again knowing there’s a 35mm screening coming up next month but I’ve been wanting to revisit simply b/c it’s one of my favorite films. And I needed something to unwind to after getting home… call it comfort food if you will.

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