In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables.
Stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine
Movie Trivia
Kurt Russell has stated that this is his favorite of all his films, and Snake Plissken is his favorite of his characters.
Kurt Russell pitched himself hard for the role of Snake Plissken, as he was very keen to shake off his Disney image.
Snake Plissken's eyepatch was suggested by Kurt Russell.
The model of the city set was repainted and reused for Blade Runner (1982).
The opening narration, and the computer's voice in the first prison scene, were provided by an uncredited Jamie Lee Curtis.
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