Escape from New York (1981)
1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
1981-05-23
United Kingdom, United States of America
99 Min.
PG-13
Overview
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Cast
Snake Plissken
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Cabbie
President of the United States
The Duke of New York
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Maggie
Rehme
Secretary of State
Romero
Cronenberg