Escape from New York (1981) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
The year is 1997. Manhattan Island is now a heavily guarded maximum-security prison, where the scum of the earth have converged. When Air Force One crash-lands in Manhattan, the president (Donald Pleasence) is held hostage by its denizens. One-eyed mercenary Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is strong-armed into rescuing the chief executive. He is aided, not always willingly, by a tough gal (Adrienne Barbeau) and a manic cab driver (Ernest Borgnine). Escape from New York was followed by a sequel of sorts in 1996, Escape From L.A., again starring Kurt Russell. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
07/10/1981
DVD Release Date:
11/21/2000
Rating:
R
Run Time:
99 min.
Distributor(s):
AVCO Embassy Picture
Production Co.:
Avco Embassy Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Future Barbarians, Race Against Time, Daring Rescues, Hostage Situations, Heroic Mission, Lone Wolves
Tone:
Grim, Menacing, Rousing, Visceral
Keywords:
President, anti-hero, captive, escape, mercenary, mission [quest], prison, rescue
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
