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.
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
Stars: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley
Crew: John Carpenter (Director), Alan Howarth (Original Music Composer), John Carpenter (Original Music Composer), Debra Hill (Producer), Cloudia Rebar (Set Decoration), John Carpenter (Screenplay)
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Studio: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
Runtime: 99 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 23, 1981
IMDb: 3.932
Keywords:new york city, taxi, martial arts, street gang, usa president, war veteran, kidnapping, hostage, liberation of prisoners, gangster, dystopia, anti hero, post-apocalyptic future, wrestling, villain, attempt to escape, rescue mission, police operation, cyberpunk, electronic music score, urban setting, reluctant hero
