Escape from New York
"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
1981-05-23
7.053
en 99mScience FictionAction
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.
Escape From ... Collection
View CollectionCostume Design
Stephen Loomis
Original Music Composer
Alan Howarth
Original Music Composer
John Carpenter
Director of Photography
Dean Cundey
Producer
Debra Hill
Screenplay
John Carpenter
new york city taxi martial arts street gang usa president war veteran kidnapping hostage liberation of prisoners gangster dystopia anti hero post-apocalyptic future wrestling villain attempt to escape rescue mission police operation cyberpunk urban setting reluctant hero
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$50,244,700Budget
$6,000,000Countries
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- United States of America
Companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Goldcrest
- International Film Investors
- City Films
