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Escape from New York Special Edition DVD
Escape from New York Special Edition DVD
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Escape from New York Special Edition DVD
A dark and atmospheric cult classic combining dystopian science fiction, stripped-back action and one of Kurt Russell’s most unforgettable performances.
Some treasures at Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Others are here because they belonged to my dad and formed part of a collection shaped by his genuine love of cinema, unforgettable performances and the craft of filmmaking.
Dad was an actor and scriptwriter who understood the importance of character, atmosphere and allowing a film’s world to feel larger than what could be seen on screen. His collection reflected a lifelong appreciation for distinctive directors, memorable performances and stories that created something powerful without relying on unnecessary spectacle.
Directed and co-written by John Carpenter, Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, a former soldier and convicted criminal living within a bleak vision of the near future.
By 1997, rising crime has transformed the entire island of Manhattan into a heavily guarded maximum-security prison. When Air Force One crashes inside the city and the President is taken hostage, Snake is offered a chance to earn his freedom by entering Manhattan and bringing him back alive.
With only a limited amount of time to complete the mission, Snake moves through a ruined and lawless city filled with rival groups, dangerous alliances and people determined to control whatever remains. Kurt Russell gives the character a quiet, cynical authority that helped make Snake Plissken one of cult cinema’s most recognisable antiheroes.
An excellent addition for collectors of John Carpenter films, Kurt Russell performances and influential dystopian science-fiction cinema filled with atmosphere, danger and unmistakable attitude.
About This Dystopian Special Edition DVD
Special Edition DVD | Single Disc | Region 2 | Certificate 15
- Title: Escape from New York
- Original Film Year: 1981
- Edition: UK Special Edition DVD
- Director: John Carpenter
- Writers: John Carpenter and Nick Castle
- Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau and Harry Dean Stanton
- Language: English
- Genre: Dystopian science fiction, action thriller and cult cinema
- Themes: Survival, authoritarian control, crime, rebellion, loyalty and moral ambiguity
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Film Content Information
This film contains violence, gunfire, threat, strong language, death and scenes involving criminal activity, imprisonment and characters placed in danger.
The film includes sustained tension and dark dystopian themes that may be unsuitable for younger viewers. Please follow the stated age classification.
Pre-Owned DVD Information
This is a pre-owned Special Edition DVD from a personal collection. The case, cover insert and disc may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.
The disc has been checked as stated in the condition description. Buyers should confirm that their equipment can play Region 2 DVDs before ordering.
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