Escape from New York

1981 7.1 (3288 votes) 1h 39m

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Genres

Science Fiction Action

Production Companies

AVCO Embassy Pictures
Goldcrest
International Film Investors
City Films
Taurus Film

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

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