


“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.
Director
John Carpenter
Writers
Nick Castle, John Carpenter
Release Date
May 23, 1981
Runtime
1h 39m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
3,403


International Film Investors
City Films
