Escape from New York (1981)

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Released:
1981-05-23

Overview:
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.

Director:
John Carpenter

Runtime:
1h 39min

Genre:
Science Fiction, Action

  • 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