Escape From New York
Thursday, July 9th
7:00pm at North Bay Public Library Auditorium
99 mins | 1981 | United Kingdom, USA
Dir: John Carpenter
Language: English
Escape From New York
In a dystopian future where crime has spiraled out of control, Manhattan Island has been transformed into a maximum-security prison. When the President of the United States crashes inside the walled city after Air Force One is hijacked, the government turns to former war hero and convicted criminal Snake Plissken. With only 24 hours to rescue the President, Snake must navigate the lawless streets of New York and survive the city’s most dangerous inhabitants in John Carpenter’s iconic science fiction thriller.
“Boasting one of the most iconic characters ever in Plissken, and an effective sci-fi set-up, this is entertainment of the highest order.”
Ian Freer, Empire
“One of the best escape (and escapist) movies of the season.”
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
“Escape from New York remains a sterling example of science fiction’s ability to tell us how awful things might get by looking around and seeing how bad they already are.”
Keith Phipps, GQ
Part of North Bay Film’s Summer Film Club, presented in partnership with the North Bay Public Library.
Join us at 6:00pm for a Film Club Social before the movie begins at 7:00pm.
Come early to meet fellow film lovers, enjoy some conversation, and connect with the local film community while watching great movies and staying cool this summer!