1981
Escape from New York
Directed by John Carpenter
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Duration
1h 39m
Released
May 23, 1981
Revenue
$50,244,700
Cast27
Part ofThe Escape From ... Collection
Includes Escape from New York (1981), and Escape from L.A. (1996).
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