Escape from New York (1981)

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

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.

Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau

Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film

Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America

Languages: English

Awards: 6 nominations total

Box office: $25,244,626

Budget: $6,000,000