
Escape from New York
Original title: Escape from New York
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7.1/10
(3302)
5/23/1981
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1h 39min

Science Fiction
Action
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.
Direction: John Carpenter
Producer: Debra Hill, Larry Franco
Budget 6M
Cast

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

Frank Doubleday
Romero