Action / Thriller / Science Fiction

Escape from New York.

Name: Escape from New York
Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1981-05-23
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.0

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

7.0/ 1019811h 39mEN

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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Directed by John Carpenter

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

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

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