Movie

Escape from New York

16 1981 1 h 39 min
70%
Audience score3.723 votes on TMDB

“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.

Screenplay
John Carpenter
Screenplay
Nick Castle
Status
Released
Release date
23/05/1981
Original language
English
Budget
US$ 6 M
Box office
US$ 50 M

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