Escape from New York (1981)

05/23/1981 (GB) • 1h 39m

Science Fiction, Action

1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,000,000.00

Revenue

$50,244,700.00

Keywords

new york city

taxi

martial arts

street gang

usa president

war veteran

kidnapping

hostage

liberation of prisoners

gangster

dystopia

anti hero

post-apocalyptic future

wrestling

villain

attempt to escape

rescue mission

police operation

cyberpunk

urban setting

reluctant hero

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