Escape from New York
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.
1981
99 min
7.0
Science Fiction / Action / Thriller
Genres
Science Fiction / Action / Thriller
Runtime
99 min
Year
1981
Director
John Carpenter
Writers
Nick Castle, John Carpenter
Studio
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Part of the Escape From ... Collection
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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
Tom Atkins
Rehme
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
