Escape from New York
- Movies
- 1981-05-23
- EN
- Released
- 2h 39m
- US
- Science Fiction - Action
- Budget: $6,000,000.00
Production
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Tagline
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Storyline
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.
