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Cast
Kurt Russell
as Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
as Cabbie
Donald Pleasence
as President of the United States
Isaac Hayes
as The Duke of New York
Season Hubley
as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
as Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
as Maggie
Tom Atkins
as Rehme
Charles Cyphers
as Secretary of State
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresAction, Thriller, Science Fiction
Votes3,601
DirectorJohn Carpenter
WritersNick Castle, John Carpenter
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEscape from New York
About Escape from New York
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.
Directed by John Carpenter, Escape from New York leans on a strong ensemble — Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1981.
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