Film · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Escape from New York (1981)
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.
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writers
- John Carpenter, Nick Castle
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- May 23, 1981
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
Nancy StephensStewardess
Steven FordSecret Service #2
John CarpenterSecret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee CurtisNarrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Nick CastlePianist
Debra HillComputer (voice)
