Item: Escape from New York
Rating: 10
Author: klu9 on ohai

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Movie

Escape from New York (1981)

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John Carpenter actor: Kurt Russell / Lee Van Cleef …

other title: 纽约大逃亡 / 逃出纽约 …

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.

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Another collaboration between Kurt and John that somewhat presciently explores the rise of the incarceral state and authoritarianism in the US. With plenty of great action scenes to boot.

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