Escape from New York
Not Rated
Science FictionAction
7.068/10(3,132 ratings)
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
05-23-1981
1h 39m
Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
- Director:
- John Carpenter
- Production:
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
- Revenue:
- $50,244,700
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
Key Crew
- Original Music Composer:
- Alan Howarth
- Original Music Composer:
- John Carpenter
- Director of Photography:
- Dean Cundey
- Producer:
- Debra Hill
- Screenplay:
- John Carpenter
Locations and Languages
- Country:
- US
- Filming:
- GB; US
- Languages:
- en
