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Escape from New York

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

★ 7.0 / 10 (3,715 votes)May 23, 198199 minEN
ActionThrillerScience 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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Movie facts

Release dateMay 23, 1981
StatusReleased
Runtime99 min
Rating★ 7.0 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$50,244,700
ProductionAVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest Films International, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
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Crew

Director

John Carpenter

Writers

Nick Castle, John Carpenter

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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
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John StrobelCronenberg
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