Escape from New York
"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
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.
| Release Date | May 23, 1981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Escape from New York | |
| Runtime | 1h 39min | |
| Budget | $6,000,000 | |
| Revenue | $50,244,700 | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America | |
| Production Companies | AVCO Embassy PicturesGoldcrestInternational Film InvestorsCity FilmsTaurus Film | |