Escape from New York (1981)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Carpenter
Writing:
- Nick Castle
- John Carpenter
Stars:
Release Date: 1981-05-23
7.1/10
7.1/10
- Country: GB, DE, US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 99
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $50,244,700
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Dancer
Snake Plissken
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Cabbie
President of the United States
The Duke of New York
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Maggie
Rehme
Secretary of State
Romero
Drunk
Gypsy #1
Stewardess
Secret Service #2
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Pianist
Computer (voice)
Slag
Taylor
Gypsy #2
Controller
Punk
