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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.

19817.01h 39m

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.

Directed by John Carpenter
Written by John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Produced by Debra Hill, Larry Franco
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $50.2M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

new york citytaximartial artsstreet gangusa presidentwar veterankidnappinghostageliberation of prisonersgangsterdystopiaanti heropost-apocalyptic futurewrestlingvillainattempt to escaperescue missionpolice operationcyberpunkurban settingreluctant hero

About Escape from New York

Escape from New York is a science fiction, action, thriller film released in 1981 exploring themes of new york city, taxi, martial arts, street gang, usa president, war veteran. Directed by John Carpenter, it stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine. 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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