Escape from New York

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19811h 39m

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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.

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Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken in Escape from New York

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef - Police Commissioner Bob Hauk in Escape from New York

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine - Cabbie in Escape from New York

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Donald Pleasence - President of the United States in Escape from New York

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes - The Duke of New York in Escape from New York

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley - Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts in Escape from New York

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton - Harold 'Brain' Helman in Escape from New York

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Adrienne Barbeau - Maggie in Escape from New York

Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

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Movie Info

Release Date

May 23, 1981

Runtime

1h 39m

Rating

R

Genres

Action, Science Fiction

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