Escape from New York

May 23, 1981

1h 39m

Action Science Fiction

Directors

John Carpenter

Writers

John Carpenter,Nick Castle

Top Stars

Kurt Russell,Lee Van Cleef,Ernest Borgnine,Donald Pleasence,Isaac Hayes

CountryUnited States

LanguageEnglish

Release dateMay 23, 1981

Official siteshttp://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/escape-from-new-york/

BOFFOES RATING

7.1

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Synopsis & Plot Summary

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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John Carpenter
Director
John Carpenter
Screenplay
Nick Castle
Screenplay
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
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