Escape from New York 45th Anniversary (1981, R)

President's plane is down. Manhattan is a maximum-security prison. And Snake Plissken has one mission.

John Carpenter's Escape from New York celebrates its 45th anniversary with a return to the big screen. Kurt Russell is iconic as Snake Plissken, the eye-patched antihero sent into a dystopian Manhattan to rescue the President before time runs out.

Packed with action, atmosphere, dark humor, and one of the most memorable antiheroes in science-fiction cinema, Escape from New York remains a landmark of '80s genre filmmaking.

Don't miss the chance to experience Snake Plissken's first—and most legendary—mission on the big screen at Ron Robinson Theater.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking:

We're pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!