Escape From New York
Director: Len WisemanRelease Date: 2008
Studio: New Line Cinemas
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Synopsis: Butler's portraying Snake Plissken, the convict and war hero who's sent into a futuristic Manhattan -- which has been turned into a giant maximum security prison -- to rescue the president of the U.S. after his plane is knocked down by terrorists. The original starred Kurt Russell and was set in 1998.
No 'Escape From New York' For Gerard Butler
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Before they shot a frame of film, Gerard Butler escaped "Escape From New York," the remake of the John Carpenter film. Right after his turn as the Spartan in "300," Butler made a deal to play Snake Plissken in a film bought at auction by New Line. Read more...
Len Wiseman To Direct 'New York'
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007Len Wiseman ("Live Free or Die Hard") has decided to "Escape From New York," and is set to helm the New Line remake, which will star Gerard Butler and be produced by Neal Moritz. Read more...
