Escape from New York
"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
May 23, 19811h 39m★ 7.1Released
Genres
Science FictionAction
Overview
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.
Starring
Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley
Directed by
John Carpenter
Produced by
Debra Hill, Larry Franco
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$50,244,700