1981 · Action / Thriller / Science Fiction
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.
- 7.0/10 · 3,657 votes
- 1h 39m
- May 23, 1981
- English
Directed by John Carpenter
About Escape from New York
Escape from New York is a 1981 action, thriller, and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter. It runs 1h 39m. It was released on May 23, 1981.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United Kingdom, Germany, and United States of America.
The average rating is 7.0 out of 10, based on 3,657 TMDB votes.
Escape from New York Details
- Title
- Escape from New York
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rating
- 7.0/10 from 3,657 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Germany, and United States of America
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writers
- John Carpenter, Nick Castle
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $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
Escape from New York Release Date
Escape from New York was released on May 23, 1981. More 1981 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Escape from New York Genres
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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 BarbeauMaggie
Tom AtkinsRehme
Charles CyphersSecretary of State
Frank DoubledayRomero- John StrobelCronenberg
George Buck FlowerDrunk
John CothranGypsy #1
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