Escape from New York (1981)

EnglishFilm198199 minAction, Thriller, Science Fiction★ 7/10

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.

Directed by

John Carpenter

Starring

Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine

Music

Alan Howarth, John Carpenter

Released

1981-05-23

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