Escape from New York (1981)

Name: Escape from New York
Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1981-05-23
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes

Escape from New York (1981) is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film directed by John Carpenter, rated 7.1/10 by 3,562 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes.