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Escape from New York

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.”
★ 7 /10 (3,465) • 1981 • 1h 39m
Science Fiction Action Thriller
Director John Carpenter
Screenplay Nick Castle, John Carpenter
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.
Release
May 23, 1981
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$50M
Country
United Kingdom

Cast

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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
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)
Ox Baker
Ox Baker
Slag

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