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Escape from New York John Carpenter's Escape from New York Avco Embassy Pictures, International Film Investors, Goldcrest Films International present ; a Debra Hill production ; written by John Carpenter and Nick Castle ; produced by Larry Franco ; produced by Debra Hill ; directed by John Carpenter. - Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, [2003] - 1 videodisc (1 hr., 39 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1981. Widescreen format on side A, full screen format on side B. Includes original theatrical trailer.

[Side A]. Widescreen format -- [Side B]. Full screen format.





"In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted to a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president ... crash lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and form Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken ... But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission-- and his life-- unless he succeeds!"--Container.

MPAA rating: R.




English dialogue, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

0792847660 9780792847663 027616854773

1001186 MGM Home Entertainment


Prisons--United States--Drama.


New York (N.Y.)--Drama.
New York (State)--New York.
United States.



PN1997 / .E83x 2000

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