Escape from New York

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.
Released: May 23, 1981 Genre: Science Fiction ActionCasts: Kurt Russell Lee Van Cleef Ernest Borgnine Donald Pleasence Isaac Hayes Season Hubley Harry Dean Stanton Adrienne BarbeauDirectors: John CarpenterDuration: 1h 39m Rating: 7.1 Country: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.