
Escape from New York
"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
(3,463 votes) May 1981 1h 39m R
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.
Budget $6M Box Office $50M
AVCO Embassy Pictures · Goldcrest · International Film Investors
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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
Key Crew
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