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1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane. - Escape from New York
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Title: Escape from New York

Release Date: 23 May 1981

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Science Fiction, Action

Director: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films

Production Companies: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films

Overview: In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.066 (3165 votes)

Cast

  • Snake Plissken: Kurt Russell
  • Police Commissioner Bob Hauk: Lee Van Cleef
  • Cabbie: Ernest Borgnine
  • President of the United States: Donald Pleasence
  • The Duke of New York: Isaac Hayes
  • Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts: Season Hubley
  • Harold 'Brain' Helman: Harry Dean Stanton
  • Maggie: Adrienne Barbeau
  • Rehme: Tom Atkins
  • Secretary of State: Charles Cyphers
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