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Classic Movies: The Story Of, Classic Movies: Escape From New York (1981)

Season 4, Episode 6

In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison. Walled in, the criminals have been left to their own devices. Once you go in, you don't come out.
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Classic Movies: Escape From New York (1981)
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In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison. Walled in, the criminals have been left to their own devices. Once you go in, you don't come out.

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  • In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison. Walled in, the criminals have been left to their own devices. Once you go in, you don't come out.
  • PGHD
  • CrewLyndy Saville (Director)
  • GenreFactual
  • Seasons5
  • StudioSky Arts

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