Rating
Popularity5
Runtime1h 39m
Release DateMay 23, 1981
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$50,244,700
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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.
Production
AVCO Embassy Pictures(US)
Goldcrest(GB)International Film Investors(US)
City Films(US)
Taurus Film(DE)Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
Director of PhotographyDean Cundey
ProducerDebra Hill
ScreenplayJohn Carpenter
ScreenplayNick Castle
ProducerLarry Franco
DirectorJohn Carpenter
Videos & Trailers
Official Trailer #2
Trailer
Official Trailer #1
Trailer
Escape from New York 1981 TV trailer
Trailer![ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK | A Video Essay by Billie Jean of Video Nasty Presents | [HD] with Subtitles](https://img.youtube.com/vi/-CRIKLXvnBQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK | A Video Essay by Billie Jean of Video Nasty Presents | [HD] with Subtitles
Featurette
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Maybe Later - Film Clip
Clip