Escape from New York (1981)

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

• Action
• Thriller
• Science Fiction

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.

Rating

7 / 10 (3,707 votes)

Release date

May 23, 1981

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

English

Director

John Carpenter

Status

Released