Movie·1981·1h 39m
Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Nick Castle
Producer
Larry Franco, Debra Hill
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Music
Alan Howarth
Editor
Todd C. Ramsay
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Tom Atkins
Rehme
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
Frank Doubleday
Romero
John Strobel
Cronenberg
George Buck Flower
Drunk
John Cothran
Gypsy #1
Nancy Stephens
Stewardess
Steven Ford
Secret Service #2
John Carpenter
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee Curtis
Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Nick Castle
Screenplay
Larry Franco
Producer
Debra Hill
Producer
Alan Howarth
Original Music Composer
Todd C. Ramsay
Editor
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
John Carpenter
Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay
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