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Escape from New York

1981•1h 39m•★ 7.0•Released

ActionThrillerScience Fiction

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

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Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date: 1981
Runtime: 1h 39m
Genres: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Director: John Carpenter
Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest Films International, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $50,244,700

Cast

Portrait of Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Portrait of Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Portrait of Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Portrait of Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Portrait of Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Portrait of Season Hubley

Season Hubley

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