MOVIE
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.
ERA & CONTEXT
Escape from New York in its release era
Released in 1981, Escape from New York sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.
- Release
- 1981-05-23
- Rating
- R
- TMDB score
- 7.0/10
- Original language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Production
- United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
- Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors
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