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Escape from New York (1981)

R 06/26/1981 (US) Science FictionAction 1h 39m
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1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Overview

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

  1. John Carpenter

    Director, Screenplay

  2. Nick Castle

    Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

  1. Kurt Russell

    Kurt Russell

    Snake Plissken

  2. Lee Van Cleef

    Lee Van Cleef

    Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

  3. Ernest Borgnine

    Ernest Borgnine

    Cabbie

  4. Donald Pleasence

    Donald Pleasence

    President of the United States

  5. Isaac Hayes

    Isaac Hayes

    The Duke of New York

  6. Season Hubley

    Season Hubley

    Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

  7. Harry Dean Stanton

    Harry Dean Stanton

    Harold 'Brain' Helman

  8. Adrienne Barbeau

    Adrienne Barbeau

    Maggie

  9. Tom Atkins

    Tom Atkins

    Rehme

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