

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
May 23, 1981
1h 39m
EN
John Carpenter
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.

Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine
Cabbie

Donald Pleasence
President of the United States


John Carpenter, Nick Castle
3,522

Isaac Hayes
The Duke of New York

Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau
Maggie

Tom Atkins
Rehme

Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State

AVCO Embassy Pictures
US

Goldcrest
GB
International Film Investors
US
City Films
US

Taurus Film
DE