

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
19811h 39mRAction•Thriller•Science Fiction
7.0
TMDB3,519 votes
Synopsis
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.
Studio
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Release Date
May 23, 1981
Audio
English
Subtitles
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Director
John Carpenter
Writers
John Carpenter, Nick Castle
































