Escape from New York (1981)
1h 39m · 23 May 1981
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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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.
| Movie ID | 4937 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Director | John Carpenter |
| Main cast | Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau |
| Release date | 23 May 1981 |
| Release year | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 99 min (1h 39m) |
| Rating | 7.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | AVCO Embassy Pictures |
Director: John Carpenter
Writers: Nick Castle, John Carpenter
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Kurt RussellSnake Plissken
Lee Van CleefPolice Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest BorgnineCabbie
Donald PleasencePresident of the United States
Isaac HayesThe Duke of New York
Season HubleyGirl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean StantonHarold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne BarbeauMaggie
Tom AtkinsRehme
Charles CyphersSecretary of State
Frank DoubledayRomero
John StrobelCronenberg
George Buck FlowerDrunk
John CothranGypsy #1
Nancy StephensStewardess
Steven FordSecret Service #2
John CarpenterSecret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee CurtisNarrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Nick CastlePianist
Debra HillComputer (voice)
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