The Escape From N.Y.
Escape from New York is a 1981 dystopian action film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. The movie is set in a future where Manhattan Island has been turned into a maximum-security prison, and follows the story of Snake Plissken, a former soldier turned criminal who is sent on a mission to rescue the President of the United States after Air Force One crashes in the prison. "Escape from New York" is known for its gritty atmosphere, Carpenter's signature synth-heavy score, and Russell's iconic performance as Snake Plissken. The film has become a cult classic and has influenced many other movies and TV shows in the sci-fi and action genres.