Movie
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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.
More about Escape from New York
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 BarbeauMaggieCredits
- Directed by
- John Carpenter
- Written by
- John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Escape From ... Collection
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $50.2M
Production
AVCO Embassy PicturesUnited States
Goldcrest Films InternationalUnited Kingdom- International Film InvestorsUnited States
- City FilmsUnited States
Taurus FilmGermany
