Film

Escape from New York

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

7.0

1h 39m

1981

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

Synopsis

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.

Director

John Carpenter

Trailer

Science FictionAction

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Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell

as Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

as Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

as President of the United States

Isaac Hayes

as The Duke of New York

Season Hubley

as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton

as Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau

as Maggie

Tom Atkins

as Rehme

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