Escape from New York (1981)
05/23/1981 (GB) • 1h 39m
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Overview
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.
Top Billed 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
Part of the Escape From ... Collection
Includes Escape from New York, Escape from L.A.
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$6,000,000.00
Revenue
$50,244,700.00
Keywords
new york city
taxi
martial arts
street gang
usa president
war veteran
kidnapping
hostage
liberation of prisoners
gangster
dystopia
anti hero
post-apocalyptic future
wrestling
villain
attempt to escape
rescue mission
police operation
cyberpunk
urban setting
reluctant hero
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