


Movie
7.0/10 · TMDB
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Overview
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.
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Information
- Release date
- 24 September 1981
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Country of origin
- United States


















