Escape from New York (movie)

Escape from New York (movie)

  • User score: 7.1
  • Production country: United Kingdom, United States of America
  • Producer: John Carpenter
  • Production companies: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
  • Genre: Science Fiction, Action
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $50,244,700
  • Release date: 5/23/1981
  • Run time: 99 min.

Movie description

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.

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Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Role(s): Snake Plissken

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Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Role(s): Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

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Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Role(s): Cabbie

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Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Role(s): President of the United States

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Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Role(s): The Duke of New York

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