THALIAN HALL CINEMA · CULT SERIES
Escape from New York
45TH ANNIVERSARY (Released July 10, 1981)
1981 | R | Action, Science Fiction | 1 hour, 39 minutes
UNITED STATES | ENGLISH
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
7:00 PM | 9:45 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
7:00 PM | 9:45 PM
RUTH AND BUCKY STEIN THEATRE
CULT SERIES TICKETS
$12.00 | ADULT
$10.00 | SENIOR (65+) · STUDENT (W/ VALID ID)
Official Synopsis (Scream Factory):
A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape from New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and the mind-blowing vision of lone warrior Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan! In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken. But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission - and his life - unless he succeeds!
Directed by John Carpenter
Written by John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau
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