Escape From New York (1981)

Product Details: Escape From New York (1981)

Edition:

DVD DVD + UMD Combo. See other editions

MPAA Rating:

R

Release Date:

05/23/2006

UPC:

027616146472

Directed by:

John Carpenter

Featuring:

Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine. See all cast

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Synopsis: Escape From New York (1981)

Synopis: Another John Carpenter cult classic, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK was one of the best entries in the once popular post-apocalyptic genre which included ROAD WARRIOR and THE TERMINATOR. In 1997, the island of Manhattan has been turned into the world's largest maximum security prison, a place where the worst of humanity is sent to rot. The U.S. Government finds itself in a major crisis when the president's plane crash lands in New York only days before a vital peace summit between major warring nations is to take place. The president survives the crash, but is taken hostage by the denizens of Manhattan and held for ransom. Only war hero turned felon Snake Plissken can save the day, and he is offered a simple deal for his work: save the president and live, fail to save him and die. The one-eyed bandit sets to work, cutting a path of destruction to the president that has to be seen to be believed. Kurt Russell creates the indelible character of Snake Plissken as no other actor could have. Wisecracking and cool under the very worst of pressures, Snake is the ultimate bad good guy. Often copied, but never duplicated, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK is full of the wit, energy and action that marks a John Carpenter picture.

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Features: Escape From New York (1981)

Features: DVD Features:

2-Disc Set
Disc 1: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (DVD)
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen Anamorphic
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailer - Theatrical
Additional Products:
Collectible Booklet

Disc 2: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (UMD)
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Mono - English, Italian
Subtitles - English - Optional
Subtitles - French - Optional
Subtitles - Italian - Optional
Subtitles - Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Original Theatrical Trailer

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User Reviews: Escape From New York

1. Screw Escape from L.A.!

   , February 8, 2002
   Reviewer: Jeremy L - See all Jeremy L's reviews

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   1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this Escape From New York review helpful Escape from New York still kicks ass after over 20 years. No stupid surfing scenes, no dumbass gimmicks. Just extreme action with Kurt Russell and John Carpenter at their best. Buy this movie now.

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   , August 19, 2002
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