Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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- Action
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
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.
Keywords
- kidnapping
- dystopia
- thoughtful
- anti hero
- new york city
- usa president
- martial arts
- cyberpunk
- street gang
- villain
- hostage
- post-apocalyptic future
- rescue mission
- gangster
- electronic music score
- war veteran
- aggressive
- urban setting
- taxi
- liberation of prisoners
- attempt to escape
- police operation
- suspenseful
- wrestling
- reluctant hero
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 23, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- english
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Taurus Film,Goldcrest,AVCO Embassy Pictures,International Film Investors,City Films,AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,244,700
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- tt0082340