Escape from New York (1981)

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

1h 39m · Released · TMDB ★ 7.0 (3674)

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

Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley