Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
19811h 39m7.0(3,594 votes)
ActionThrillerScience Fiction
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.
Escape from New York (1981) is a action, thriller, and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter. It stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, and Ernest Borgnine. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 3,594 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in Escape from New York?
Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, and Donald Pleasence, and was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.
When did Escape from New York come out?
Escape from New York was released in 1981.
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Escape from New York is a action, thriller, and science fiction film.
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Escape from New York holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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