Escape from New York (1981)
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1981-05-23
- Runtime:
- 99 min
- Genres:
- Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Director:
- John Carpenter
- Top cast:
- Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 7.0/10 from 3,522 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 7.0/10