Escape from New York

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.

Release Date

23 May 1981

99 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Snake Plissken
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
President of the United States
The Duke of New York
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Secretary of State
Cronenberg