
Escape from New York (1981)
In a dystopian 1997, a soldier-turned-bank robber is tasked with rescuing the U.S. President after he crashes into Manhattan, which has been turned into a giant maximum security prison.All Releases
                    
                        
                            
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Domestic DistributorEmbassy Pictures
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Earliest Release DateJuly 10, 1981
            (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 39 min
GenresAction
    
        Adventure
    
        Sci-Fi
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