Escape from New York
R“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”
1981·99 min·Released
Studio: AVCO Embassy Pictures, City Films, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, Taurus Film
7.0TMDb
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Theatrical May 23, 1981Physical Nov 21, 2000
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UK · English · USA
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJohn Carpenter
WriterNick Castle, John Carpenter
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
John Strobel
Cronenberg
George Buck Flower
Drunk
John Cothran
Gypsy #1
Nancy Stephens
Stewardess
Steven Ford
Secret Service #2
John Carpenter
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee Curtis
Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Nick Castle
Pianist
Debra Hill
Computer (voice)
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Keywords
new york citytaximartial artsstreet gangusa presidentwar veterankidnappinghostageliberation of prisonersgangsterdystopiaanti heropost-apocalyptic futurewrestlingvillainattempt to escaperescue missionpolice operationcyberpunkurban setting
Details
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$50M
TMDb Votes
3,498