Escape from New York
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape from New York about?
- 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.
- Who directed Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter.
- When was Escape from New York released?
- Escape from New York was released on May 23, 1981.
- How long is Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York has a runtime of 1h 39m.
- Where can I track Escape from New York?
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