Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Escape from New York was released on May 23, 1981.
The runtime of Escape from New York is 1h 39m.
Escape from New York is a Science Fiction, Action, Thriller movie.
Escape from New York has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Escape from New York is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter.
The main cast of Escape from New York includes Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine.
Escape from New York is originally in English.