Escape from New York

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In the dystopian flick Escape from New York, we're thrust into a future where Manhattan is a maximum-security prison. The protagonist, Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell), a renowned ex-soldier turned convict, is given 24 hours to rescue the President of the United States (Donald Pleasence) after Air Force One crashes in this urban wasteland. A thrilling blend of science fiction and action, this film boasts director John Carpenter's signature style - gritty, suspenseful, and unflinchingly raw. It's a high-stakes mission against time and danger, with Snake navigating through treacherous gangs and deadly traps in his quest for survival and redemption.

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