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Escape from New York
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Escape from New York

1981-05-23 · 99 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

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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Directors
John Carpenter
Production companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest Films International, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Countries
United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 50,244,700

Top Cast

Kurt RussellKurt RussellSnake Plissken
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefPolice Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineCabbie
Donald PleasenceDonald PleasencePresident of the United States
Isaac HayesIsaac HayesThe Duke of New York
Season HubleySeason HubleyGirl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonHarold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne BarbeauMaggie
Tom AtkinsTom AtkinsRehme
Charles CyphersCharles CyphersSecretary of State
Frank DoubledayFrank DoubledayRomero
John StrobelCronenberg
George Buck FlowerGeorge Buck FlowerDrunk
John CothranJohn CothranGypsy #1
Nancy StephensNancy StephensStewardess
Steven FordSteven FordSecret Service #2
John CarpenterJohn CarpenterSecret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee CurtisJamie Lee CurtisNarrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Nick CastleNick CastlePianist
Debra HillDebra HillComputer (voice)

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