John Carpenter directs the science fiction action film 'Escape from New York'.
The movie 'Escape from New York' is released in theaters in the United States.
The film receives positive reviews and becomes a cult classic for its dystopian portrayal of New York City and innovative storyline.
In 1997, New York City is converted into a maximum security prison to contain the rising population of criminals.
The President of the United States' plane, Air Force One, is hijacked by terrorists and forced to crash-land in Manhattan, now a prison island.
The government offers Snake Plissken, a former soldier turned criminal, a full pardon if he rescues the President from Manhattan and returns him alive.
Snake moves through the dangerous city, encountering gangs and traps as he searches for the President.
Snake finds the President trapped in a building and rescues him from the criminals holding him.
Snake confronts the violent gang leader known as the Duke during the escape from the city.
Snake and the President manage to escape Manhattan and reach safety, completing the mission.
