Escape from New York
1997. New York City Is Now a Maximum Security Prison. Breaking Out is Impossible. Breaking In is Insane.May. 23, 1981United Kingdom99 Min.R
Synopsis
In the future, crime is out of control and New York City’s Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President’s plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables. 
Original title Escape from New York
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Snake Plissken
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Cabbie
President of the United States
The Duke of New York
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Maggie
Rehme
Secretary of State
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