Kurt Russell (Stargate) stars in a high-velocity sci-fi action-thriller from director John Carpenter (Co-written by Nick Castle) that sets the screen ablaze with heart-stopping suspense, outrageous stunts and imaginative special effects. Bristling with riveting chases and hard-hitting fight sequences, Escape From New York is your passport to nonstop excitement!

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a prison which houses the world`s most brutal inmate. And when the President of the United States (Donald Pleasence) crash lands inside, only one man can bring him back: Snake Plissken (Russell), a notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero who, in exchange for a full pardon, descends into the decayed city and wages a blistering war against the captors. But time is short: in 24 hours, an explosive charge planted inside Snake`s body will end the mission – and his life – unless he succeeds!

• Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, and Adrienne Barbeau.
• Directed By: John Carpenter.
• Running Time: 99 Min., Color. 

This film is presented in both "Widescreen" and "Standard" formats.

Copyright 2001 MGM Studios.