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1981 · 99 min · R

Escape from New York

Directed by John Carpenter · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Escape from New York (1981) is a Action film, directed by John Carpenter set in New York City during the near future. It runs 99 minutes and is rated R.

A dystopian, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption and survival run throughout.

Composer
John CarpenterAlan Howarth
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Kurt RussellLee Van CleefErnest BorgnineDonald PleasenceIsaac HayesSeason HubleyHarry Dean StantonAdrienne Barbeau

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Dystopian
Themes
Power & CorruptionSurvival
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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