1981
7.1 (3254 votes)
1h 39m
Official Website
Genres
Science Fiction
Action
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Goldcrest
International Film Investors
City Films
Taurus Film
Goldcrest
International Film Investors
City Films
Taurus Film
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: Dean Cundey
Producer: Debra Hill, Larry Franco
Screenplay: John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Director: John Carpenter
Top Cast
Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
Cabbie
Donald Pleasence
President of the United States
Isaac Hayes
The Duke of New York
Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
Maggie
Videos
Official Trailer #2
Official Trailer #1
