Escape from New York

1981 • 1h 39m • Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

70%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

John Carpenter

Writers

John Carpenter, Nick Castle

Status

Released