Escape from New York

“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”

7.1

1981

1h 39m

Science FictionAction

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 Crew

Director

John Carpenter

Producers

Debra Hill

Larry Franco

Writers

Nick Castle

John Carpenter

Cinematography

Dean Cundey

Music

Alan Howarth

Cast (27)

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

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