Escape from New York

Escape from New York

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

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1981•1h 39m•7.0/10

Science FictionAction

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7.0/10(3K)

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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Production

AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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

John Strobel

Cronenberg

George Buck Flower

George Buck Flower

Drunk

John Cothran

John Cothran

Gypsy #1

Nancy Stephens

Nancy Stephens

Stewardess

Steven Ford

Steven Ford

Secret Service #2

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)

Nick Castle

Nick Castle

Pianist

Debra Hill

Debra Hill

Computer (voice)

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