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Escape from New York (1981)

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1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Carpenter
  • Profile picture of Kurt Russell
    Snake Plissken Kurt Russell
  • Profile picture of Lee Van Cleef
    Police Commissioner Bob Hauk Lee Van Cleef
  • Profile picture of Ernest Borgnine
    Cabbie Ernest Borgnine
  • Profile picture of Donald Pleasence
    President of the United States Donald Pleasence
  • Profile picture of Isaac Hayes
    The Duke of New York Isaac Hayes
  • Profile picture of Season Hubley
    Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts Season Hubley
  • Profile picture of Harry Dean Stanton
    Harold 'Brain' Helman Harry Dean Stanton
  • Profile picture of Adrienne Barbeau
    Maggie Adrienne Barbeau

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