Escape from New York (1981)

"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.

John Carpenter 99 min United Kingdom

DirectorJohn Carpenter

CastDonald Pleasence, Ernest Borgnine, Isaac Hayes, Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Season Hubley

CountryUnited Kingdom

Duration99 min