1981·1h 39m·Action·Thriller·Science Fiction
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Directed by John Carpenter
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7.1
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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.
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
Crew
Director
John Carpenter
Director of Photography
Dean Cundey
Music
Alan Howarth
Editor
Todd C. Ramsay
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- Status
- Released
- Release Date
- 1981-05-23
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6.0M
- Revenue
- $50.2M
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