Kurt Russell stars in this 1980s sci-fi action feature directed by John Carpenter. In 1997, Manhattan has been turned into a maximum security prison following a massive rise in crime. While on his way to a summit to prevent a global nuclear war, the President of the United States (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands on the island after his plane is hijacked by terrorists. When it is discovered he has been kidnapped by the Duke (Isaac Hayes), the top crime boss in Manhattan, eye-patched anti-hero Snake Plissken (Russell) is sent in to rescue his country's leader and save his own life in the process.
- Region Code:
- Region B
- Duration:
- 99 minutes
- Extras:
- Language(s): English, Interactive Menu, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Kurt Russell (Actor), John Carpenter (Director), Debra Hill (Producer), Joe Alves (Production Designer), Adrienne Barbeau (Actor), Dean Cundey (Cinematographer), Documentaries: 'Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape from New York'', 'Snake Plissen: Man of Honor', 'Big Challenges in Little Manhatten', 'I Am Taylor', Image Gallery, Intro by John Carpenter, Deleted opening sequence 'Snake's Crime' with optional audio commentary, Trailers