95 mins - United States/United Kingdom 1981 - Dir: John Carpenter Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef and Ernest Borgnine In the near future, to combat crime the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. The rules are simple: once you go in, you never come out. But when the American president crash-lands inside, the authorities must rely on the only man who can bring him back alive: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken. “One of John Carpenter's most popular films remains this futuristic yarn featuring an irresistible hook and an iconic anti-hero.” Film Frenzy
Triskel Arts Centre is proud to present this season showcasing the most exciting and groundbreaking science fiction motion pictures of all time. They enthralled audiences and critics upon their original cinema release, and continue all these years later. These classics were made to be experienced on the big screen, so do not miss them!
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