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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.
Release / first air1981-05-23
Original languageEN
GenresAction, Thriller, Science Fiction
DirectorJohn Carpenter
WriterJohn Carpenter
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$50,244,700
ProductionAVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest Films International
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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 StatePart of the Collection
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