Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
1981 R 1h 39m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Escape from New York |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 10, 1981 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | new york city, dystopia, anti hero, martial arts, kidnapping, gangster, usa president, war veteran, street gang, hostage, taxi, liberation of prisoners |
| Franchise | Escape From ... Collection |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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What is Escape from New York about?
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.
When was Escape from New York released?
Escape from New York was released on Jul 10, 1981 (status: Released).
Who directed Escape from New York?
John Carpenter directed Escape from New York.
What is the TMDB rating of Escape from New York?
Escape from New York has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 3,657 votes.