Escape from New York

Name: Escape from New York
Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1981-05-23
Duration: 99 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes

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1981 · 99 min · R · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · TMDB 7.0/10

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.

Directed by John Carpenter

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