Escape from New York

Escape from New York

(1981)

In a dystopian, near-future America, New York City has been transformed into a maximum-security prison ruled by the most dangerous criminals the world has ever seen. High walls and electric fences enclose the once-bustling metropolis, now referred to simply as “The Island.” After a devastating war with international terrorists leaves the country fragile, the government has chosen to isolate its most notorious offenders within the city limits, leaving it to rot under the rule of anarchy.

Enter Jack Rivers, a retired Special Forces operative whose life has been marred by loss and betrayal. After his estranged son, a brilliant scientist, is taken hostage by a powerful gang known as the Primal Order, Jack has no choice but to return to the city he once fought to protect. He must navigate the lawless streets filled with rival factions and twisted survivors, using all his skills and past experience to survive.

As Jack embarks on his perilous mission, he teams up with Evelyn, a fearless hacker who has lived within The Island’s chaos for years. Together, they explore the remnants of old New York, battling the cutthroat gangs while uncovering a conspiracy that could change everything. The Primal Order, led by the ruthless and cunning Magnus, plans to harness Jack’s son’s scientific expertise to create a weapon that threatens the entire nation.

Chasing hope and redemption, Jack and Evelyn must forge unlikely alliances with other prisoners, including a former detective with a vendetta against Magnus and a charismatic con artist who knows the hidden paths of the city. As they fight their way through the underbelly of The Island, they encounter moments of humanity, bravery, and sacrifice, revealing the common threads that bind them together despite their pasts.

Themes of survival, loyalty, and the eternal struggle between good and evil are woven throughout this gripping tale. As Jack races against time to save his son and dismantle the Primal Order’s dangerous plans, every decision could mean the difference between freedom and enslavement, redemption and ruin.

“Escape from New York” is an intense blend of action, drama, and futuristic intrigue that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, longing for hope in a world where escape seems impossible.

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11.

+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 7.1

Genres

Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi

Runtime

1h 39m

Age rating

Production country

Director

John Carpenter

Cast

Kurt Russell
Lee Van Cleef
Ernest Borgnine
Donald Pleasence
Isaac Hayes
Season Hubley
Harry Dean Stanton
Adrienne Barbeau
Tom Atkins
Charles Cyphers
Joe Unger
Frank Doubleday
John Strobel
John Cothran
Garrett Bergfeld
Richard Cosentino
Robert John Metcalf
Joel Bennett

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