Escape from New York(1981)

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Escape from New York

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Overview

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

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Director
John Carpenter
Writer
Nick Castle, John Carpenter
Release Date
May 23, 1981
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Language
English
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$50,244,700

Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Rehme

Charles Cyphers

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State

Frank Doubleday

Frank Doubleday

Romero

J

John Strobel

Cronenberg

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