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.

7.0 /10 3,472 votes
May 23, 1981 1h 39m Released

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.

Key Information

Director John Carpenter
Writers Nick Castle, John Carpenter
Studio AVCO Embassy Pictures
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN
Budget $6,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

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

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Rehme

Charles Cyphers

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State

Frank Doubleday

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.