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Still from Escape from the Bronx — Escape from the Bronx (1983) — Enzo G. CastellariPhotographed by Blasco Giurato

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Enzo G. Castellari

Escape from the Bronx

Fuga dal Bronx

Italian / 1983 / 1h 29m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Thriller Science Fiction Action

Letterboxd: 2.84/5·4.7K ratings·1.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A ragtag group of people have to fight extermination squads amid their ruined city.

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Postapocalyptic Sci-Fi
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorEnzo G. Castellari

WriterEnzo G. Castellari, Tito Carpi

CinematographerBlasco Giurato

ComposerFrancesco De Masi

EditorGianfranco Amicucci

Producer

Fabrizio De Angelis

Cast

Mark Gregoryas Trash

Henry Silvaas Floyd Wrangler

Valeria D'Obicias Moon Grey

Giancarlo Preteas Strike

Paolo Malcoas Vice President Hoffman

Ennio Girolamias President Henry Clark

Antonio Sabàtoas Dablone / Toblerone

Alessandro Preteas Junior

Massimo Vannias Big Little Man

Andrea Coppolaas Jay

Eva Czemerysas Trash's Mother

Moana Pozzias Juana

Romano Puppoas Trash's Father

Carla Braitas Iron Men Leader

Maurizio Fardoas Bald Reporter

Tom Felleghyas Elegant Reporter

Salvatore Furnari

Enzo G. Castellarias Radio Operator with Moustache (uncredited)

Giovanni Cianfrigliaas Rebel / Disinfestor (uncredited)

Paul Costelloas Moustached Reporter (uncredited)

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