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.
Details
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writer
- Nick Castle
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $6,000,000
Cast
Adrienne Barbeau
Charles Cyphers
Donald Pleasence
Ernest Borgnine
Harry Dean Stanton
Isaac Hayes
Kurt Russell
Lee Van Cleef
Season Hubley
Tom Atkins
Keywords
anti hero
attempt to escape
cyberpunk
dystopia
gangster
hostage
kidnapping
liberation of prisoners
martial arts
new york city
police operation
post-apocalyptic future
reluctant hero
rescue mission
street gang
taxi
urban setting
usa president
villain
war veteran
wrestling
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