Watch NowEscape from New York (1981)
15
24/09/1981 (GB)
Science Fiction, Action
1h 39m
- 71% (3244 votes)
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1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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.
- John CarpenterDirector, Screenplay
- Nick CastleScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$50,244,700
Keywords
- new york city
- taxi
- martial arts
- street gang
- usa president
- war veteran
- kidnapping
- hostage
- liberation of prisoners
- gangster
- dystopia
- anti hero
- post-apocalyptic future
- wrestling
- villain
- attempt to escape
- rescue mission
- police operation
- cyberpunk
- urban setting
- reluctant hero
Top Billed Cast
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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