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Escape from New York (1981)

Movie"1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
Audience Score
71
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R 1 hr 39 minJul 10th, 1981Action, Science FictionEscape From ... Collection PosterPart of Escape From ... Collection
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.
StarringKurt RussellLee Van CleefErnest Borgnine
DirectorJohn Carpenter

Escape from New York Showtimes on January 3rd, 2025

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 10th, 1981 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 23rd, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$6,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$50,244,700 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jake Eberts
Production Companies:AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
Escape from New York on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
martial artsnew york citykidnappingwrestlinggangsterdystopiapost-apocalyptic futurehostagevillaincyberpunk

Escape From ... Collection

A John Carpenter action film series following the main protagonist Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces operative turned criminal who is called upon to breach dangerous environments for search-and-rescue missions of the utmost priority.