Escape from New York

M
1h 39m
1981
7.053 /10 (3,363)

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

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.

Country : United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1981-05-23

Top Billed 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

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