Released
Escape from New York
May 23 1981 (over 43 years ago)Rating
71
Based on
3156 reviews
1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
- Director: John Carpenter
- Writers: John Carpenter, Nick Castle
- Genres: Science Fiction, Action
- Runtime: 1 h 39 m
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Box office: $50,244,700
- Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
- Companies: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
