Escape from L.A. is a dystopian action sci-fi film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell as anti-hero Snake Plissken. Set in a future where Los Angeles has been transformed into a lawless prison island, the film follows a one-man mission through political extremism, social collapse, and urban chaos. Known for its satirical edge and cult reputation, it expands Carpenters bleak vision of authoritarian futures and rebellion. Från IMDB: In 2013, Snake Plissken is tasked by a despotic U.S. President with entering Los Angeles - now an autonomous island prison - and recovering a doomsday device stolen by his daughter. Detta är en importfilm. De har oftast inte svensk text