Escape from New York (1981)

  • R
  • 04/01/1981 (US)
  • Science Fiction, Action
  • 1h 39m

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. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Nick Castle

Screenplay

John Carpenter

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Kurt Russell's headshot

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef's headshot

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine's headshot

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie
Donald Pleasence's headshot

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States
Isaac Hayes's headshot

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York
Season Hubley's headshot

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton's headshot

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau's headshot

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

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