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Escape from New York (1981)
Directed by John Carpenter
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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 | Rodger Bumpass | John Diehl
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2015 | Computer | DVD | Owned | 4 stars |
| 06/26/2014 | TV | DVD | Owned | 4 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
The island of Manhattan has been walled off and turned into a giant maximum security prison within which the country’s worst criminals are left to form their own anarchic society. However, when the President of the United States crash lands on the island, the authorities turn to a former soldier and current convict, Snake Plissken, to rescue him. While this film is definitely dated considering that it takes place in 97 and NYC still isn’t a Maximum Security Prison… or is it? This film is still a lot of fun, makes good use of its limited budget with a great cast, and it’s John Carpenter who I love. Can’t go wrong.
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