Escape from New York

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.

RATING

7.1 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1981-05-23

DIRECTOR

John Carpenter

RUNNING TIME

1h 39m

Budget: $6,000,000

Revenue: $50,244,700

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