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Released April 1st, 1981, 'Escape from New York' stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 3,001 respected users.
You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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."
'Escape from New York' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Criterion Channel, Microsoft Store, IMDB TV Amazon Channel, YouTube, Amazon Video, AMC on Demand, and Apple iTunes .
'Escape from New York' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on July 10th, 1981
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February 23rd, 1999
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A John Carpenter action film series following the main protagonist Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces operative turned criminal who is called upon to breach dangerous environments for search-and-rescue missions of the utmost priority.
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