Escape from New York

In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables.

Average Score : 71

1997. New York city is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Status: Released

Release Date: 1981-05-23

Geners Science Fiction Action

Production Companies AVCO Embassy Pictures Goldcrest International Film Investors City Films

Production Countries United States of America,

Run time: 99 minutes

Budget: $6,000,000

Revenue: $50,244,700