Movie7.0 / 10 1981 99 mins
Escape from New York
“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”
Storyline
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.
Movie Details
DirectorJohn Carpenter
Release Date1981-05-23
Runtime99 minutes
StatusReleased
Featured Cast & Crew
Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
Cabbie
