Escape from New York

19811h 39min

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.

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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.

Released
May 23, 1981
Runtime
1h 39min
Director
John Carpenter
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$50,244,700
Genre
Science FictionAction
Language
English
Production
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Cast
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