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Escape from New York

Escape from New York

1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
May 23, 1981 1h 39m
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Synopsis

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Title Escape from New York
Companies AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
Countries United Kingdom, United States of America
Keywords new york city, taxi, martial arts, street gang, usa president, war veteran, kidnapping, hostage, liberation of prisoners, gangster, dystopia, anti hero, post-apocalyptic future, wrestling, villain, attempt to escape, rescue mission, police operation, cyberpunk, urban setting, reluctant hero
Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States
Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York
Season Hubley

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman
Charles Cyphers

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State
John Strobel

John Strobel

Cronenberg
Steven Ford

Steven Ford

Secret Service #2
John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Debra Hill

Debra Hill

Computer (voice)
Wally Taylor

Wally Taylor

Controller